Placebo Frontman Brian Molko Faces Lawsuit by Italian PM for Onstage Political Outburst
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Placebo frontman Brian Molko. The band recently performed at Italy’s Sonic Park festival, where Molko made an onstage declaration against the politician. According to the BBC, the Prime Minister has now taken legal action against the singer.
During the performance, Molko addressed Meloni’s election victory, calling her a “piece of shit, fascist, racist.” In Italy, insulting state institutions, including the government, parliament, courts, or army, can result in a fine of up to €5,000. As a result, the police in Turin launched an investigation into whether Molko’s remarks constituted defamation.
Giorgio Meloni is the leader of the Brothers Of Italy party, which gained power as part of a coalition after last year’s Italian elections. The party has been identified as a Hard Right group, known for its negative rhetoric surrounding migrants and asylum seekers. Additionally, they have reportedly appointed loyalists to top positions in the public broadcaster.
Meloni has not made any public statements regarding the ongoing dispute. Placebo has also remained silent on the matter, with no official statements released. The band’s most recent album, ‘Never Let Me Go,’ was released in 2022.
Giorgio Meloni’s legal action against Brian Molko, the lead singer of Placebo, stems from Molko’s derogatory comments made during the Sonic Park festival in Italy. Molko’s remarks targeted Meloni’s political ideologies, leading to an investigation into potential defamation. It remains to be seen how this legal battle will unfold, while both parties involved have chosen to remain silent on the matter. Placebo enthusiasts continue to await updates on the band’s future plans following their latest album release.
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