The Court of Review in Italy has denied an appeal from the public prosecutors who were seeking to impose prohibitions on ex-councilor Giancarlo Tancredi and Coima CEO Manfredi Catella, both implicated in allegations of undue influence concerning the Pirellino urban project. This case is part of a larger investigation into urban planning that also involves Milan's mayor, Giuseppe Sala. Prosecutors had initially appealed in August after a judge declined to acknowledge the crime of undue influence despite previously ordering five arrests, which were later revoked.

The judges of the Court of Review (Savoia, Ambrosino, and Natale) found that there was not enough evidence to prove that Giuseppe Marinoni, the former president of the Landscape Commission who gave a favorable opinion on the Pirellino project in 2023, acted out of personal interest. The judges stated that there was no sufficient proof that Marinoni had any obligations to Tancredi that might influence his decision-making or lead to perceptions of favoritism. This indicates a significant point in the ongoing legal battle surrounding the administrative processes of urban projects in Milan.

This ruling highlights the complexities involved in uncovering potential corruption in urban planning and the legal nuances of proving undue influence. As investigations continue, the role of local officials and their connections to private entities will remain under scrutiny, particularly as this case unfolds against the backdrop of larger discussions about governance and transparency in Italy's urban development initiatives.