Verona man acquitted after refusing to share €2m lottery win with friends
Background
An Italian court has acquitted a man from Verona who was accused of refusing to share his €2 million lottery winnings with his friends. The man, who has not been named, was playing a scratchcard in a bar when he realized he had won the top prize.
He immediately called his friends to share the good news, but they were angry when he told them he did not intend to share the winnings with them.
Trial
The friends reported the man to the police, and he was subsequently charged with fraud. However, the court ruled that the man had not committed any crime, as there was no legal obligation for him to share his winnings with his friends.
The judge said that the man had not made any promises to his friends, and that they had no right to expect a share of the winnings.
Reaction
The man's friends were disappointed by the court's decision, but they said they respected the judge's ruling.
The man himself said he was relieved to have been acquitted, and that he was now looking forward to enjoying his winnings.
Expert opinion
Legal experts say the court's decision is a reminder that there is no legal obligation to share lottery winnings with friends or family.
However, they also say that it is important to be honest with your friends and family about your intentions, and to avoid making promises that you cannot keep.
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