P Lacebo’s Brian Molko has formally been charged Today Over Comments He Made in 2023 About Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, According to Local Media.
The scottish -merican frontman of the british band has been charged with defamation after calling the right-waiting leader a “fascist” and a “racist”.
Molko also called the Prime Minister a “Piece of Shit” on-Stage in Front of 10,000 people at Sonic Park Festival in Turin in July 2023.
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After a lengthy process, italy’s ministry of justice Gave the green light for the case to proceed on time, according to La stampa,
The publication says Molko’s “Crime in Question is Subject to Direct SumMons to Trial”.
The Country Takes Defamation Very Seriously, with some strict legislation in place.
In Italy, Anyone Who “Publicly Defames The Republic” – Including the Government, Parliament and the Army – Faces Possible Fines of € 1000- € 5000 ($ 1650- $ 8200).
While, there is also a passible three-yar prison sentence for a conviction of definition, the justice minister’s spokesperson believes this will be unlikely for molko.
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Meloni, who was the first elected to office in October 2022, have divisive political views, which include an anti -immigration policies and plans to limit rights for the lgbtqi+ communication.
The 52-year-old Rock Star’s Public Criticism of the Politician at Stupinigi was captured on video by fans, many of whom can be heard cheering and clapping, beforer
An Investigation Into Possible Defamation and “Contempt of the Institution” From Molko was the first opening by turin prosecutors in response to a Complaint made by Police at the festival.
In March 2024 it was reported that the case has been delayed as prosecutors worked “to determine molko’s domicile”, as he lives in longon.
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Placebo, who are knowledge for the hits including Every you every me and Special needsAre yet to publicly comment on the developments.
This isn’t the first time an artist has found themselves at risk of legal action as a result of criticising the country’s leader.
Italian Author and Activist Roberto Saviano, Who Inspired the Popular HBO Max Series GomorrahIs in the midst of a defamation lawsuit being brieft against him by Meloni.
The claims came about after Saviano Called Her “A B —-” While Blasting Her Stance on Migrants.
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