Asolved. Turning point defamation trial in which Morgan was involved (real name Marco Castoldi). The singer was accused of aggravated defamation against Bugo (Cristian Bugatti) after the events that date back to Sanremo 2020. At that time, the two artists were competing with the song Sincere. During one of the evenings, however, Morgan changes the lyrics of the song live with verses directed at his colleague. A choice that led to his disqualification from the event and to a defamation lawsuit by Bugo. In 2021, the Milan court ruled in favor of Bugo. Morgan’s gesture, in fact, «violates the economic rights of the publishers and the moral rights of the co-authors». Now, however, the decision of the court of Imperia is in favor of Marco Castoldi
Morgan acquitted: he did not defame Bugo
According to the news agency Ansa«Il Judge Marta Bossi of the Court of Imperia acquitted Marco Castoldi “because the fact does not exist”“. Decision that comes after a process in which “The prosecutor had asked for a sentence of one year and six months» underlines theAnsa.
Morgan and the fight with Bugo
In February, interviewed by Peter Gomez on the program The confessionthe singer returned to talk about the now famous argument with Bugo. «I changed the text because it was a message I wanted to send to Bugo. The message wasn’t very clear because no one talked about the content of that text. He had boycotted the cover night, he killed a beautiful song that was Endrigo’s. In the text I said: “It’s okay, disorder is an art form, but you only cultivate envy. Respect those who brought you in, thank the heavens that you’re on this stage”» he explains.
A moment of spectacle
Morgan has never regretted that Sanremo gesture that has remained in the history of the Festival. When Peter Gomez asked him if he would do it again, he answered without hesitation. «It turned out to be a moment of great spectacle without violence. This song is eight verses written eight minutes before by me that everyone has learned, more than theInfinite of Leopardi».
Bugo’s answer
Bugo also wanted to have his say on what happened at Sanremo. He did it three years later, in 2023, via social media. «As a composer, you haven’t done anything for twenty years. You’ve never been a singer-songwriter: you would have liked to be. That’s why you always adored me: because you couldn’t be like me» the singer’s attack. And again: «You said I bullied you… But do you think people are stupid? You were my guest. Do you realize how ridiculous you are?». And, concluding: «You are not Sergio Endrigo. You will never be a singer-songwriter».
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