Overview
- Prosecutors requested one year and eight months for Ferragni and her former aide Fabio Maria Damato, and one year for Cerealitalia president Francesco Cannillo.
- The case centers on promotions of Balocco pandoro and Dolci Preziosi Easter eggs presented as charity-linked, which investigators say generated about €2.2 million in unjust profit because donations were not built into the retail price.
- All defendants opted for the rito abbreviato, which provides a one‑third reduction of any sentence if the court convicts under this procedure.
- Ferragni has already paid roughly €3.4 million in compensations and prior administrative sanctions were applied; the court admitted Casa dei Consumatori as a civil party after other groups settled.
- Ferragni told the judge she acted in good faith and did not profit, while hearing dates reported by outlets differ between December 5 and December 19 with several reports pointing to a possible January 2026 ruling.