Mob Justice in Genoa

Mob justice wasn't an uncommon thing in those days, especially in genoa. In the two decades between 18 75 and 18 95, at least eight criminals saw their legal trials cut short by angry locals. A reward was offered for the capture of the members of the mob who were responsible. But it was half hearted. The authorities were even talked out of taking the case to trial on the pretence that it would be too expensive to bring charges against so many people. So really, what was the point?