The soloist of the placebo, charged in Italy. He called Giorgia Meloni "fascist" and "Nazi"

The soloist of the placebo, charged in Italy. He called Giorgia Meloni “fascist” and “Nazi”

Brian Molko, the soloist of the placebo band, was charged on Monday, February 17, after appointing Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni “Fascist” and “Nazi” During a concert held in Turin, in July 2023, according to the press in Italy.

Soloist Brian Mollko. Photo: Archive

The Ministry of Justice of Italy has approved the request of the prosecutors in Turin to accuse Molko for insult against the state institutions, a crime committed on July 11, 2023, during the Sonic Park festival, in Stupinigi. If found guilty, the artist could receive a fine.

Giorgia Meloni, the leader of the far right party “Brothers Italy”, He sued him for defamation, continuing the series of processes intended against his critics. Last year, the prime minister initiated an action in court against the newspaper Domani, accusing him of aggravated criminal defamation, after the publication claimed to have favored a deputy from his party to obtain a government contract regarding the purchase of sanitary masks during Covid-19, reports Antena 3.

In Italy, defamation can be punished including criminally in certain situations and can even attract sanctions with imprisonment.

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