Overview
- The Rome Court of Appeal on Monday confirmed a 10‑month sentence, with suspension, for Enrico Varriale for stalking (atti persecutori) and injuries (lesioni) against an ex‑partner.
- The appellate decision reaffirmed the single‑judge verdict from June 2025 and follows a separate December 2025 first‑instance conviction that gave Varriale a 7‑month suspended sentence in another case.
- Victims described episodes of physical and psychological violence including a reported slap that caused injury, being locked in a room, panic attacks, anonymous threatening calls, and online monitoring.
- Varriale, a former deputy director of Rai Sport, had his Rai contract terminated in October 2025 and was ordered in the June 2025 case to pay €6,000 in compensation while a separate December ruling set a €2,000 provisional payment.
- The conviction is still open to appeal to the Court of Cassation and the Court of Appeal said that, if the Cassation confirms the verdict, Varriale must join a rehabilitation program for violent men to keep the suspended sentence; a suspended sentence means prison is not served while the court conditions are met.