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Mocked over Melon's length, Italian court sentences journalist to fine

2024-07-19 18:08:17Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Mocked over Melon's length, Italian court sentences journalist to fine
Prime Minister Edi Rama and Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni, as they greet King Charles III

A judge in Milan has ordered an Italian journalist to pay 5,000 euros ($5,000) to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for mocking her height in social media posts.

The judge ruled on Wednesday that two social media posts by journalist Giulia Cortese amounted to "body shaming" or "mocking the physical."

In October 2021, when Meloni was still in opposition, Cortese posted a digitally altered photo on social network "X," showing the far-right politician standing in front of a bookshelf with an image of fascist dictator Benito Mussolini in the background.

Meloni reacted on Facebook by saying the fake image was of "unique gravity" and announced he would take legal action.

Cortese described Melon as a "little woman." She then wrote in another post: "You don't scare me, Giorgia Meloni. After all, you're only 1.2 metres tall. I can't even see you."

Reacting to the judge's ruling, Cortese said late Thursday that the Italian government has a "serious problem with freedom of expression and journalistic dissent." It added that it may consider appealing the decision.

It's not the first time Meloni has taken legal action against a female journalist or someone who had publicly criticised her. Its far-right government has been accused by the centre-left opposition of using legal actions to pressure journalists and critics.

Meloni's lawyer said she would donate €5,000 to charity if the conviction against Cortese is confirmed and the money is paid.


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