
Legal Action Against Rocker for Insulting Italian Leader
Brian Molko, the frontman of the British band Placebo, has been formally charged by Italian authorities for defamation after making derogatory remarks about Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a July 2023 concert in Turin.
During the performance at the Sonic Park festival, Molko allegedly referred to Meloni as a “piece of s—, fascist, racist,” and a “Nazi.” Following these comments, Turin prosecutors initiated an investigation, leading to the recent approval by Italy’s justice ministry to proceed with charges against Molko.
If convicted, he could face a fine of up to €5,000. This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between public figures and political leaders in Italy, especially concerning freedom of expression and defamation laws.