In August 2023, Brian Molko of Placebo was sued by Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after he publicly called her a "piece of shit, fascist, racist" at the Sonic Park festival. Following the complaint, prosecutors in Turin initiated an investigation, leading to a defamation charge against Molko for "contempt of the institutions," which can carry a fine of up to €5,000. Meloni, who leads the Brothers of Italy party and has been associated with Italy's most rightwing government since Mussolini’s era, has faced criticism for her policies regarding migration and same-sex relationships.
In August 2023, Placebo's Brian Molko was sued by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for calling her a "piece of shit, fascist, racist" during a festival.
The offense of defaming the Italian government can result in a fine of up to €5,000 and may lead to direct trial summons for the accused.
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