The prosecution for criminal harassment against Vincent Guzzo was stopped following “new elements” reported in the file, according to the Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions (DPCP).
A halt to the legal process has taken place in the case involving cinema giant Vincent Guzzo. Remember that the businessman was accused of criminal harassment between November 2022 and June 2023 in a family litigation file.
Mr. Guzzo was arrested last June for failing to comply with one of his conditions, after trying to communicate with the victim. The pursuit was eventually stopped, he announced in a statement Monday.
“In Mr. Guzzo’s files, new elements were brought to our attention, which led to a prosecution decision being filed considering that we no longer had the conviction of a reasonable prospect of conviction required for maintain the pursuit,” explained M by emaile Patricia Johnson, spokesperson for the DPCP.
Remember that the DPCP prosecutor, when he initiates a prosecution, must be convinced of a reasonable prospect of conviction in light of the evidence provided, and this, throughout the legal proceedings, underlines Me Johnson.
The victim was informed of the decision. “We took care to explain the reasons to him and answer his questions. We would like to highlight his resilience and his courage,” specifies M.e Johnson.
Mr. Guzzo learned with “a lot of relief” the announcement of the end of criminal proceedings against him. In a press release sent by the communications agency Zenergy, the businessman wanted to thank those who had supported him, including his five children, “who have been of unwavering support throughout this difficult period “, we can read.
“I hope I have demonstrated to my children that adversity can be overcome with resilience and determination, and that nothing should stand in the way of life,” Guzzo said in a written statement.