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Inspectors Say School Misled Inquiry and Ignored Anti‑Bullying Protocols in Paolo Mendico Case

The findings triggered disciplinary proceedings against three school leaders.

Overview

  • A 28‑page ministry report cites conflicting staff accounts versus class‑council records and describes a defensive posture by the school.
  • Inspectors conclude required anti‑bullying measures were not activated despite a turbulent class with “almost aggressive” behavior.
  • Three disciplinary actions were requested for omissions by the principal, the vice principal and the head of the branch campus.
  • Two criminal investigations continue, with Cassino prosecutors probing unknown persons and the juvenile prosecutor naming four students for instigation to suicide.
  • Investigators are analyzing students’ chat messages and gathering further evidence, as parents say the report validates their prior warnings.