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Italy: WPF Denounces Smear Campaign Launched Against Journalists Who Contributed to Press Freedom Report
WPF expresses grave concern over a targeted smear campaign against journalists who contributed to a European report on the deteriorating state of press freedom in Italy.
Italy: WPF Welcomes the Dismissal of SLAPP Against Journalist Sara Manisera
After almost two years, Sara Manisera’s legal battle with the Mayor of Abbiategrasso finally comes to an end, as a judge dismisses the libel case against her.
Italy: Giulia Cortese Fined for Defamatory Comments on Prime Minister Meloni's Height
WPF is dismayed by a court’s decision ordering Giulia Cortese to pay damages to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for “defamatory remarks” she made on social media, which the court deemed as "body shaming."
Italy: Public Broadcaster Suspends Presenter Serena Bortone
The suspension of Serena Bortone by Rai's top management is a worrying sign for press freedom within the public broadcaster.
Italy: Women Press Freedom Decries Sexual Harassment of Journalists by Alleged Security Staff During Milan Pride
Incident occurred while journalists were covering press conference of Democratic Party’s Elly Schlein.
Italy: Family Assault Costanza Castiglioni and TV Crew
WPF condemns the assault on Costanza Castiglioni and crew from the program 'Fuori dal Coro' of network Retequattro in Florence.
Italy: Rula Jebreal Faces Lawsuit for Criticizing Government
Italian-Palestinian journalist Rula Jebreal finds herself at the center of a legal battle initiated by politician Fabio Rampelli following a tweet in which she accused him of involvement in a "fascist demonstration."
Italy: Man Hurls Glass Bottle at Journalist Martina Mazzaro Reporting in Park
TVA Vicenza journalist Martina Mazzaro was assaulted while reporting on drug issues in Campo Marzo, Vicenza.
Italy: Mafia Threatens Journalist Marilena Natale With Death Yet Again
Journalist Marilena Natale has been targeted with death threats by the infamous Casalesi clan, an incident that highlights the enduring power of organized crime in Italy.
Italy: Imprisoned Mafia Boss Sues Journalists Sandra Amurri and Massimo Giletti For Defamation
A mafia boss serving multiple life sentences has filed a defamation lawsuit against two well-known Italian journalists.
Italy: Anti-Vaxxers Barrage Journalist Linda Di Benedetto With Sexist Insults and Intimidation
Online anti-vaccine commenters resorted to sexism and sharing journalist Linda Di Benedetto’s photos to undermine her reporting.
Italy: Former PM Files Criminal & Civil Lawsuit Against Journalist Bianca Berlinguer
Defamation lawsuit follows Berlinguer claiming the former PM pressured journalists to target political rivals with negative press.
Italy: RAI’s Flavia Lorenzoni Assaulted While Reporting On Murder Investigation
Flavia Lorenzoni was grabbed by a hostile group while reporting on a murder investigation.
Italy: Linda Di Benedetto Receives Cease And Desist Letter Following Corruption Investigation Into Member Of Parliament Antonio Angelucci
Italian MP Antonio Angelucci threatens journalist Linda Di Benedetto with legal action after her investigation into his healthcare company’s government contracts.
Italy: Two Rai Journalists Violently Assaulted and Threatened While Reporting – Police Must Arrest Perpetrators
Barbara Di Palma and Tatiana Bellizzi hit, spat at, and threatened while reporting for Rai TV.