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Italian Anti-Terror Police Seize Chef Rubio’s Devices Over Anti-Israel Posts

Prosecutors are reviewing two May X posts for potential hate speech under Italy’s strict anti-discrimination laws.

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Overview

  • Digos agents searched Gabriele Rubini’s Castelli Romani home on July 17 at 7 a.m., seizing his phones, computers and USB drives.
  • Rubini was held for questioning at the Frascati police station until 7:50 p.m. while investigators examined his telematic activities.
  • The probe focuses on two X posts from May 21 and 22 that called for violence against Israeli diplomats after the Washington embassy attack.
  • Authorities are also scrutinizing his private Telegram and Signal chats for signs of racial, ethnic or religious incitement.
  • Rubini remains free and in good health but cannot access his social accounts or messages until his devices are released.