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Rome Prosecutors Close Preliminary Investigations Against Maria Rosaria Boccia

The formal closure of the preliminary phase opens the door to an indictment for alleged stalking, assault, invasive surveillance, privacy breaches, defamation

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Overview

  • Prosecutors accuse Boccia of aggravated stalking, personal injury, illicit interference in private life, defamation and false statements in her curriculum vitae
  • Investigators traced the alleged conduct to between May 2024 and April 2025, conducting a home search in September 2024 and questioning Boccia in March 2025
  • Authorities allege her actions caused former Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano severe anxiety, weight loss and suicidal thoughts that led to his resignation
  • Carabinieri seized phones and digital material from Boccia’s residence to document claims of remote phone access and unauthorized surveillance
  • Deputy Prosecutor Giuseppe Cascini and magistrates Giulia Guccione and Barbara Trotta are expected to request her indictment following the notification of the investigation’s closure