What it means for women to leave the Italian mafia
Summary
CBC’s Italy correspondent Megan Williams explores the human cost of Italy’s fight against organized crime, focusing on women who broke with the mafia. The episode features Piera Aiello, who fled Sicily after her husband’s murder and lived under a new identity for three decades, and journalist Federica Angelli, who has been under police protection for 13 years. They discuss the profound isolation of living under escort and the challenges of raising children in hiding. The report also covers the newly passed “Free to Choose” law, which aims to provide better support for women and children lea…
Topics discussed
Wayfair Holiday Hosting Commercial
Introduction to Piera Aiello's Story
Piera's Background and Marriage to Mafia Son
The Warning from Prosecutor Borsellino
Testifying and Fleeing Sicily
Living Under a New Identity for 30 Years
The Deaths of Borsellino and Rita Atria
Federica Angelli's Investigation in Ostia
Threats and the Decision to Testify
Explaining Protection to Children via a Game
The Impact on Lorenzo and Ending Protection
Federica's Ongoing Protection and Dreams
Prosecutor Di Matteo on the Cost of Protection
Perk Travel and Spend Platform Ad
The Debaters Comedy Show Promo
The Role of Women in Mafia Families
The New 'Free to Choose' Law for Women
Piera's View on the New Law
Piera Returns to Sicily and Reclaims Identity
Closing Remarks and Credits
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