Bad news for Roberto Vannacci. The generalfresh from election to the European Parliament with the League, risks the process after being investigated for incitement to racial hatred for some passages contained in his book The world in reverse. The request for dismissal was in fact rejected. The reaction was immediate Matteo Salvini: “Solidarity”.
Roberto Vannacci and the possible trial for incitement to racial hatred
The judge of preliminary investigations (gip) of the military court of Rome has rejected the request for dismissal which had been advanced by the Prosecutor’s Office. He brings it back The newspaper.
The proceeding was opened following several complaints presented, including that of Military Union and the association Triple Defense.
Salvini and Vannacci at the League demonstration in Piazza Santi Apostoli in Rome
Vannacci will therefore be forced to defend himself for some accused opinions expressed in his bestseller racism.
The hearing is set for the next one September 25thAnd.
“In the next few days we will ask for the papers”, commented his lawyer, Giorgio Cartawho spoke of an incomprehensible decision, considering that the disputed case is not a military crime.
Salvini’s words
“Solidarity with General Roberto Vannaccirecord holder of preferences at the European elections”, commented the deputy prime minister and leader of the League, Matteo Salvini, after hearing the news.
“Since he chose the League he started to have some problems, like the military investigating judge who today rejects the request for dismissal. When it comes down to it,” added the secretary of the Northern League ironically.
The general is also under investigation by the Rome Prosecutor’s Office
The soldier is also under investigation by the Rome Prosecutor’s Office for the same reasons, but investigations are still taking place in that case.
“Those who have read the book know that there is no incitement – declared Vannacci al Newspaper, after the news of the investigation -. And he should know that ideas and opinions are fought on the level of arguments and not with censorship or in the courts.”
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