Overview

• A 17-year-old is now under investigation as the presumed author of a video depicting the 12-year-old, and he faces a revenge porn allegation.
• An 18-year-old and a 14-year-old remain under investigation on counts of aggravated sexual violence and the unlawful dissemination of explicit material.
• Carabinieri have seized phones, tablets, computers and digital memories, and a court-appointed expert will examine the data for evidence.
• The victim is being interviewed under protected procedures with psychological support after reporting prolonged abuse and coercion.
• Investigators say the case could widen to include those who viewed or shared the clips on WhatsApp, while the 14-year-old’s lawyer denies both sexual relations and the existence of videos.