Tag Archive for: Libel
When reciprocal accusations are combined together in one trial and all are acquitted
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Reflections on the criminal trial of the journalist Marilù Mastrogioavanni. Combining is legitimate but in some cases it is inappropriate and incomprehensible
Legal aid. Court dismisses libel charge to Marilù Mastrogiovanni sued by criminal complaint
The journalist had been sued for reporting contents of a revealing wiretap of contacts with the Sacra Corona Unita (a major Italian crime syndicate)
Sicily. Mayor sues over articles about the arrest of a former director appointed by him
He complains that, in some news articles, his name is linked with that of the former director of the municipal transport company of Trapani
Legal aid. Ossigeno helps the authors of a book on trial for defamation
By a donation to cover legal expenses - The book "L'Affare Modigliani" investigates the lucrative trafficking of fake works of art
SLAPPs and threats. Ossigeno and the surprising data provided by CASE platform
Presented together with Vera Jourova, they minimize the phenomenon by showing episodes twenty times lower than those certified by Ossigeno
The mis-adventure of a sued journalist who believed he was protected by his publisher
Fabio Di Chio reconstructs his story so that other colleagues can learn from it. He received a cash contribution from Ossigeno and Media Defence
Rule of law. Institutions must not close their eyes when they observe the harsh reality
The Ossigeno's opinion: there is extensive and unjustifiable reticence about the high number of violations of the right to information in italy
Italy. Ever more threats to journalists. Interpellation to the Government by 6 senators
The number has doubled in a year, they say, citing data from Ossigeno and the Ministry of the Interior. What is the government doing?
Defamation bill. The maxi-fines proposed by Senate are more punishing than prison
Amendments by various political parties propose to set the minimum fine (which is now € 516) at 10, 20 or 40 thousand euro
Libel. Manager asks for € 1 million damages. The judge says no
The TrapaniCourt rejected the request . The man had sued journalists and publisher. He will have to pay € 4,400 for legal costs