Five Star Movement criticizes newspapers over Scarpinato reporting; publisher defends press freedom

The Five Star Movement is criticizing newspapers for their reporting on Roberto Scarpinato. Publisher Giampaolo Angelucci defended press freedom, calling it essential for democracy. Angelucci stated that the right to report and criticize are constitutional rights that cannot be suppressed by political attacks. He expressed concern over efforts to discredit news outlets rather than engage with their content. The M5S leaders claim they are not attacking newspapers but an editor using them politically. Angelucci countered that this is a contradiction, as discrediting journalism undermines democratic principles.