A group of climate activists who recorded themselves supergluing their hands to the base of an ancient Roman statue are now standing trial in Vatican City court.
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who damaged the base of an ancient statue in the Vatican museums are now being tried in Vatican City court. In August 2022, Guido Viero and Ester Goffi affixed their hands with superglue to the base of"Laocoön and His Sons," aThey also affixed QR codes linking to activist materials to the base of the statue with superglue.Viero, 61, and Goffi, 26, were recorded by a third individual identified only as Laura, who was alsoAll three are members of Last Generation — an international climate protest group known for public stunts attempting to harm historic artwork and disrupt the peace.
Last Generation claims Viero and Goffi are facing up to three years in prison and a fine of over €3,000.
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