The Latest Bad News from Italy n.4/2020 – 31 March
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Report on 43 recent episodes of intimidation and threats against journalists and bloggers ascertained in Italy by Ossigeno
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Ossigeno Media News Review – March 31st, 2020
By Luciana Borsatti – Here is a brief review of some topics highlighted recently by NGO and international organisations for media freedom
More protection for Rai journalist Maria Grazia Mazzola
The secretary of the Roman Press Association asked for her protection after the escape from prison of the son of the Mafia member who attacked her in Bari.
Lentini: Facebook threats from the father of an arrested person
The journalist Silvio Breci had reported on Webmarte.it the story of the boy in handcuffs in carrying out of an extradition order in Switzerland.
In Cirié: cars of those who report the bonfires are on fire
On fire the car of the man who documented similar episodes with videos on social media and on YouTube. The police are investigating.
Football: two reporters sue Blogger condemned
The Court of Milan imposed four months in prison. The sentence will remain suspended if the blogger compensates the two journalists of the Gazzeta dello Sport.
Lawsuits: Macerata. Cronache Maceratesi wins another battle
The Court rejected a request for € 400,000 in damages for alleged defamation. It is the twentieth victory in twelve years, recalls the editorial staff.
The fans’ banner against the Metropolis newspaper
An intimidating episode in Casola (Naples) against the newspaper that had coverage to aggression towards a referee during the match
Brindisi: 7 acquitted of charges by ex-prosecutor
Nine years after the Brindisi magistrate's lawsuit. They had referred to the investigations of the financial police (Guardia di Finanza) into the licentious dinner parties organized by the businessman Tarantini.