The singer and founder of the band Placebo; Brian Molkois confronted with the accusations of slanderous defamation because he called Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni, “Fascist and Racist” During his appearance at a festival in Turin in 2023.

According to the Italian newspaper La Stampa, the Italian Ministry of Justice has now allowed prosecutors to proceed with the charges of “disdain of institutions”.

The defamation of the Italian government, parliament, courts or the army raises a fine of up to 5,000 euros and a direct summons. There is usually a chance of three years in prison, but Justice Minister Carlo Nordio said it is very unlikely that Molko would be sentenced, according to a report by The Guardian.

In August 2023, Meloni sued Molko for these comments and the prosecutors then began investigating the allegations, reciting the singer accusations of “contempt for institutions”.

Brian Molko made the comments during the concert of Placebo at the Sonic Park Stupinigi Festival.

Georgia Meloni is leading the Nationalist Political Party Brothers of Italy (Italy’s brothers), and also served as president of the far -right European Conservative and Reform Party.

While campaigning for her election as the first female prime minister of Italy in October 2022, Melona has nominated a strict platform against immigration and against LGBTQ+ community.

Georgia Meloni won a slanderous defamation against journalist Roberto Saviano in 2023, who called her a “bastard” during a 2020 television interview due to her anti -immigration policy.