{"id":22233,"date":"2024-07-20T12:44:05","date_gmt":"2024-07-20T12:44:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=22233"},"modified":"2024-07-20T13:30:51","modified_gmt":"2024-07-20T13:30:51","slug":"italian-journalist-ordered-to-pay-damages-for-mocking-pms-height","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=22233","title":{"rendered":"Italian Journalist Ordered to Pay Damages for Mocking PM\u2019s Height"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In a ruling that has sparked concerns about freedom of speech, a Milan court has ordered journalist Giulia Cortese to pay \u20ac5,000 in damages to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for mocking her height on social media, a case that has been criticized as \u2018body shaming\u2019.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The incident dates back to October 2021, before Meloni became Italy\u2019s far-right coalition government prime minister. Cortese, 36, faced legal consequences for posting a photoshopped image on Twitter depicting Meloni next to fascist leader Benito Mussolini. While acquitted for this image, Cortese was convicted for subsequent tweets in which she commented on Meloni\u2019s height.<\/span><\/p>\n

In response to the court\u2019s decision, Cortese expressed disbelief and referred to her conviction over what she called a \u201cjoke phrase\u201d as \u201cscandalous\u201d. Cortese told the Guardian, \u201cThere is a climate of persecution. I don\u2019t feel free to criticize this government anymore.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Meloni\u2019s lawyer confirmed plans to donate the awarded damages to charity when the verdict becomes final. The prime minister, who is 1.63 meters (5 feet 3 inches) tall, has faced criticism for her government\u2019s defamation lawsuits to silence opposition.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recent cases include a \u20ac1,000 fine imposed on anti-mafia writer Roberto Saviano for critical remarks about Meloni\u2019s migration policies during a televised interview. Meloni also took legal action against journalist Rula Jebreal over a tweet in September 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n

Critics argue that Meloni\u2019s administration has wielded influence over Italy\u2019s media landscape, pointing to controversies such as the alleged censorship of an anti-fascist monologue by state broadcaster Rai.<\/span><\/p>\n

In response to accusations of silencing critics, Meloni defended her actions on social media, accusing detractors of hypocrisy and framing her government\u2019s stance as a defence against leftist opposition.<\/span><\/p>\n

While Cortese has the option to appeal the court\u2019s decision, she remains undecided, citing the potential financial risks involved.<\/span><\/p>\n

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