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Filippo Magnini Alleges Prosecutorial Manipulation In TV Interview

Cleared by sport's top court in 2020, the retired swimmer now airs new accusations on national TV, saying he has not filed a formal complaint.

Overview

  • On Rai2’s Belve, Magnini claims sporting prosecutors focused on his name to spare higher-profile athletes in swimming and other disciplines.
  • He says he recorded his interrogations and alleges a prosecutor told him it was a personal matter, a line he says is missing from the official DVD he obtained.
  • He recounts that investigators urged his friend Santucci to name him to close the case, which Santucci rejected while defending him.
  • He maintains he was targeted for refusing a plea deal and indicates he may pursue a complaint later on his lawyer’s advice.
  • After he described his past relationship as troubled, Federica Pellegrini responded on social media that the comments made her laugh and declined to elaborate in a subsequent interview.