Five Star Movement leaders defend Scarpinato, criticize press coverage

ilgiornale.it (Italian)

The Five Star Movement (M5S) leaders defended Roberto Scarpinato against media criticism, calling it a "mud-slinging campaign" and accusing newspapers of propaganda. They dismissed specific allegations regarding the Natoli case and the mafia-contracting investigations as baseless and a distraction from other political scandals. However, the independent judiciary group "Magistratura Indipendente" expressed regret over comments made about Paolo Borsellino, emphasizing his importance to all Italians and condemning attacks on free press.


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