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Massimo Lovati to Face Defamation Trial Over Comments on Chiara Poggi Case
Published: 2026/02/05 21:50:27
lawyer Massimo Lovati, previously involved in the defence of Andrea Sempio in the Garlasco murder inquiry, will stand trial for defamation following a direct accusation by the Milan Public Prosecutor’s Office. the case stems from statements Lovati made regarding the law firm Giarda, who previously represented Alberto Stasi in the Chiara Poggi murder case.
background: The Chiara Poggi Case
The murder of Chiara Poggi in 2009 garnered critically important media attention in Italy. Alberto Stasi was ultimately convicted of her murder after a lengthy and complex legal battle. He was sentenced to 16 years in prison . The Giarda law firm played a key role in Stasi’s defense throughout the proceedings.
the Allegations of Defamation
According to the prosecution, Lovati made “seriously defamatory” statements about the Giarda law firm during a press conference on March 13, 2025.At the time, lovati was still representing Andrea Sempio. The prosecution alleges that Lovati accused the Giarda firm of initiating the initial investigation against sempio in 2017, claiming it was a “machination” orchestrated by the firm. Specifically, Lovati reportedly stated the 2017 investigation was “the result of a machination by the Giarda defense” and that it involved the “clandestine removal of DNA.” He also allegedly spoke of an ”organized manipulation by investigators from the firm” concerning the DNA evidence.
The prosecution argues these statements went beyond legitimate criticism and constitute defamation, damaging the professional reputation of Fabio and Enrico Giarda, sons of Professor Angelo Giarda, the founding partner of the firm.
The Trial Details
The trial is scheduled to begin on May 26th before the third penal section of the Milan Tribunal.Fabio and Enrico giarda are listed as injured parties in the case and are represented by lawyer Pia D’andrea. lovati is being defended by lawyer Fabrizio Gallo. The prosecution,led by Fabio De Pasquale,opted for a direct accusation,bypassing the preliminary hearing due to the perceived severity of the alleged defamation.
What is Defamation?
Defamation is the act of communicating false statements that harm the reputation of an individual or entity. In Italy, as in many other countries, defamation can be both a civil and a criminal offense. To prove defamation, the injured party typically needs to demonstrate that the statement was false, published to a third party, and caused actual harm to their reputation.
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