Naples prosecutors have requested a trial for the couple on joint manslaughter charges, Metro reported, arguing Jaconis’ death on September 15, 2024, could have been prevented.
However, the couple, professionals aged 65 and 54, deny any wrongdoing and have claimed the statuette did not belong to them, reported Metro.
Chiara Jaconis was celebrating her birthday when she died. Photo / Chiara Jaconis
Through their lawyers, the couple said they had no involvement in Jaconis’ death.
They also argued their son should be formally acquitted on the facts of the case rather than solely based on his age, reported Metro.
Jaconis was born in Italy but had moved to Paris for work as a store manager for Prada, according to her LinkedIn.
Last year, a memorial was organised to mark her death with her family and officials attending, according to the Daily Mail.
Her mother asked those there to “live life in colour, because that’s what she always did”.
A preliminary hearing at the Naples Court is scheduled for June 26.