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A Sister's Search for Justice

Stefano Cucchi died after he was arrested. Ilaria Cucchi wanted the truth.

Stefano Cucchi's name and face have been on the front pages of newspapers across Italy. It's a name that's been heard in press conferences, in investigations and also in court. He died in a secure hospital, having been arrested for drug offenses. He'd suffered severe injuries after his arrest. His sister Ilaria Cucchi has been one of those leading the search for truth about the circumstances of his death.

Grant Achatz grew up around his family's diner, and by the age of 12 was working there as a cook. He insisted on putting parsley on the omelettes he prepared, which his father scorned as unnecessary 'fanciness'. Little did his father know that it was this exact fanciness that would propel Grant to being one of the best chefs in the world, and to running what's been called the best restaurant in America. But at the same time as his success, Grant was given a shock diagnosis. He had tongue cancer and could lose his life. Even if he survived, he was likely to lose his sense of taste. So how did he continue to cook?

Image: Ilaria Cucchi
Credit: Getty Images/Simona Granati/Corbis

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Wed 9 Jan 2019 04:06GMT

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