An Italian court ruled that two tweets by Giulia Cortese, who was sentenced to a suspended fine of 1,200 euros, were defamatory and amounted to “body-shaming.” The decision was made because of remarks she made targeting politician Giorgia Meloni.
The Debate Between Cortese and Meloni
The court rulings were based on tweets in which Cortese described Meloni as a “little woman” and told her “I can’t even see you.” The tension between the two began after Cortese shared a fake photo of Meloni.
Photo Controversy
In the incident that took place in October 2021, a fake photo shared by Cortese showed Meloni in front of a bookcase with a photo of Mussolini artificially added. After the photo went viral, Meloni announced that he would take legal action.
Freedom of Expression and Journalism
Cortese reacted after the court decision and stated that the Italian government has serious problems with freedom of expression and journalism. This incident between the two has become a hot topic in the country and has caused discussions.
- Cortese was fined for his defamatory remarks against Meloni.
- Meloni announced that he will be taking legal action over the fake photo.
- The Italian government has faced criticism over freedom of expression.
