Obese Convicted Killer Avoids Prison Due to Dietary Concerns

A 440-pound Italian man convicted of murdering his girlfriend during an argument over breadcrumbs in bed has been released from prison after serving only a year due to concerns that the high-calorie diet served in the facility could be fatal for him. Dimitri Fricano, who brutally stabbed his girlfriend 57 times, was released on medical grounds as his weight had increased to over 440 pounds, making it difficult for him to move without assistance. The court ruled that Fricano's obesity put his life at risk in prison, where officials were unable to provide the low-calorie diet he needed. He will serve the rest of his sentence under house arrest. The decision has sparked outrage from the victim's family.