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New Messages Tie Sangiuliano to Privacy Regulator as Ghiglia Denies Fast-Tracking Rai Case

The newly published message contradicts the former culture minister’s earlier denial that he personally reached out to the regulator.

Overview

  • Report published an October 13, 2024 message in which Gennaro Sangiuliano forwarded to Garante member Agostino Ghiglia two complaints filed by him and his wife over the 'Boccia' audio.
  • The program alleges Ghiglia told his assistant, Cristiana (Cristina) Luciani, to place the two filings among urgent matters, a claim both Ghiglia and Luciani reject.
  • The Privacy Authority has already fined Rai €150,000 for airing the audio, and the decision lists Sangiuliano and Federica Corsini as the complainants.
  • Ghiglia says he sought only status updates, argues the cases concluded near legal deadlines rather than being accelerated, and challenges Report to a live, unedited TV confrontation.
  • Previous reporting noted Ghiglia’s visit to Fratelli d’Italia headquarters and a meeting with Arianna Meloni on the eve of the vote, intensifying scrutiny of the Authority’s independence.