Milan Prosecutors Expand Corona–Signorini Inquiry to Google Managers, Weigh ‘Ricettazione’ Over YouTube Videos

Overview

• The case originated from a complaint by Alfonso Signorini’s lawyers, with aggravated defamation tied to Fabrizio Corona’s videos at its core.
• Investigators are assessing whether ricettazione applies to the publication and distribution of material alleged to derive from illicitly obtained private chats and images.
• Fabrizio Corona is already under investigation for alleged revenge porn related to disclosures aired on his Falsissimo channel.
• Forensic analysis is underway on phones and other devices seized from Corona and additional individuals connected to the content.
• A parallel probe led by prosecutors Mannella and Gobbis is examining abuse and blackmail claims by model Antonio Medugno against Signorini, while associate Alessandro Piscopo has exercised his right to remain silent.