The decision, “already communicated to Mediaset”, was announced by the TV host’s lawyers. The Cologno Monzese company: «Rigorous application of the ethical code»
Alfonso Signorini he self-suspended and Mediaset after the accusations launched by Fabrizio Corona on an alleged “system” for entry to the Big Brother. The decision, “already communicated to the company”, was announced by the host’s lawyers, Daniela Missaglia and Domenico Aiello who, in a note, defined their client as “the victim of serious and repeated criminal conduct”. A few days ago the Gf production company, Endemol Shine Italyhad announced “internal checks” to clarify “the compliance with the code of ethics e of the procedures» which regulate the selections of the competitors.
The lawyer’s note
«It is the intention of this defense to report every detail of this slanderous and defamatory campaignorchestrated with the clear intent of destroy the honorability, respectability and brilliant career of Dr. Alfonso Signorini», the lawyers write, explaining that the self-suspension «has the objective of dealing with these very serious illicit conducts, which are evident to all, and above all the widespread reverberation which they find in some nonchalant media». Signorini, «a professional who built with scruple, seriousness and self-sacrifice – the note continues – an entire career as a journalist, author, director and television presenter, he is forced to suspend as a precaution all of his ongoing editorial commitments with Mediaset».
Mediaset welcomes Signorini’s decision to “suspend as a precaution” his editorial commitment, “given the need to protect himself and the people involved in the media affair in which he was unwillingly involved”: this is what we read in a use of the Cologno Monzese company. «Mediaset – continues the press release – will act with determination in all locations on the exclusive basis of objective elements and verified facts to counter the spread of defamatory or slanderous contents and reconstructions, to protect respect for people, facts and one’s interests. As part of a leading listed European group, Mediaset has the duty to protect the integrity of its activities and editorial products, as well as its reputation towards the market and the public”. And then again: «At the same time, Mediaset – concludes the note – reiterates that those who work for the company are required to comply with clear principles of correctness, responsibility and transparencyas defined by the Code of Ethics, which is applied without exceptions. All investigations and checks are underway to ensure compliance.”
The story
It all originates from the November 15th episode of The most falsein which the former king of the paparazzi made serious accusations against the host of Big Brotherclaiming that he had made advances on candidates and contestants on the program and spreading alleged chats and images to support his claims. After the accusations, Signorini remained silent. Making it known that he had put everything in the hands of his lawyers. Then the news of the complaint against Corona for revenge porn which led to the search of the company Velvet Cut srlwhich it produces The most falseand production studios. In addition to the seizure of the material ready for the second episode of the broadcast on YouTube. This, however, was broadcast after a new recording, enriched by an interview with the former gieffino Antonio Medugno, who allegedly denounced Signorini for rape and extortion.
Corona also revealed that Medugno’s case would only be “case zero” of many other similar ones. After being heard by prosecutors as part of the revenge porn investigation, the former paparazzo declared that he had information on “other abuses by Signorini”. During the interrogation, Corona would also have given the names of other alleged victims and also provided details on some of his relationships and contacts. Meanwhile, news has arrived that the production company has launched an internal investigation Big Brother. And, today, self-suspension of the TV host after distancing himself from social media.
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