Overview

• Rome prosecutors have registered Giusi Bartolozzi as a suspect under Article 371‑bis for alleged false statements to a public prosecutor, a charge that carries up to four years in prison.
• Judges cited contradictions over whether Minister Carlo Nordio was shown a draft measure, the timing that led to Almasri’s release, and discussions about using a state aircraft for his repatriation.
• Her investigation proceeds on a separate track from the ministerial case, as the Tribunal dei ministri’s request to authorize proceedings against Nordio, Matteo Piantedosi and Alfredo Mantovano remains before the Chamber of Deputies.
• The false‑statements inquiry pauses in the parts tied to the ministers’ proceedings until Parliament addresses the authorization request, per the tribunal’s framework.
• The Justice Ministry signaled support for Bartolozzi after the news broke, while opposition parties demanded her resignation.