Overview

• Chianese published then removed a video showing him preparing an hot dog with Fiorenza Cossentino wearing her daughter’s shirt in tribute to Martina
• Family lawyer Sergio Pisani says Fiorenza was in deep grief and not fully lucid, and that Chianese took advantage of her vulnerability
• The clip went viral and drew widespread criticism for exploiting the tragedy despite Chianese’s insistence it was a heartfelt tribute
• Chianese apologized, emphasized he meant the clip as a tribute, and removed it at the mother’s request
• The incident has reignited discussion over the ethical duties of social media creators when handling grieving families