Topic - Medhanie Tesfamariam Behre

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A man identified by prosecutors as Medhane Yehdego Mered, an alleged human trafficking kingpin, sits behind the bars during a trial inside the Ucciardone bunker hall in the Sicilian town of Palermo, Italy, Friday, July 12, 2019. The Palermo court on Friday began deliberating the fate of six alleged migrant smugglers, including an Eritrean whose claims that his is a case of mistaken identity have garnered international attention. The defendant’s lawyer, Michele Calantropo, contends the defendant’s identity is Medhanie Tesfamariam Behre and that he’s innocent. (Igor Petty/ANSA via AP)

Italian court says wrong Eritrean accused of trafficking

By FRANCES D'EMILIO - Associated Press

FILE - This June 7, 2016 file photo taken from a video and released by the Italian Police shows a man identified by prosecutors as Medhane Yehdego Mered, center, a 35-year-old Eritrean, arrested two weeks earlier in Sudan, upon his arrival at Ciampino's airport, on the outskirts of Rome. On Friday, July 12, 2019, a court in Sicily will deliberate the fate of alleged migrants smugglers, including an Eritrean who claims his is a case of mistaken ID. The defendant's lawyer, Michele Calantropo contends the defendant's identity is Medhanie Tesfamariam Behre and that he's innocent, prosecutors insist his client is Medhane Yehdego Mered, an alleged human trafficking kingpin. ( Italian Police via AP/files)

The Latest: Italian court rules mistaken identity, frees man

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