The case raised by the former right-hand man in healthcare of the then governor Zingaretti ends. The judge’s ruling: “There is no proof”
06 November 2024
After seven years the end was put. The judge ruled that the accusations of the former Lazio health councilor Alessio D’Amato against the parliamentarian Antonio Angelucci are unfounded. The publisher of Time he had been investigated by the Rome prosecutor’s office on charges of incitement to corruption, a crime which yesterday the judge of the preliminary hearing definitively dismissed, as had also been requested by the same public prosecutor in charge of the investigation, Gennaro Varone: «Not there is no proof of Angelucci’s corrupt offer”, the deputy prosecutor had in fact put in black and white on 18 June in the request for dismissal.
Giuseppe D’Amato, at the time right-hand man in the Lazio healthcare sector of the governor of the Democratic Party Nicola Zingaretti, had filed a complaint claiming that the Lega parliamentarian Antonio Angelucci had promised him 250 thousand euros to “unblock” the payment of alleged debts of the San Raffaele di Velletri whose accreditation was revoked by the Lazio Region “due to serious irregularities”. An accusation that yesterday the judge at the preliminary hearing ascertained was not true, so much so that the criminal proceedings initiated seven years ago were definitively dismissed.
The facts that were contested by the owner of the Tosinvest Group date back to 2017, when the San Raffaele Group, on the sidelines of the table called by the prefect of Rome, claimed that the Lazio Region had not recognized the necessary guarantees to carry out the service. D’Amato, now working for Azione, has always maintained that he refused the offer of money. An unfounded accusation according to the judge: the prosecutor’s investigations have in fact ascertained that there is no proof of the MP’s offer, thus asking five months ago to send the trial file to the archives. Decision accepted yesterday by the Conforti judge. During the investigations, Antonio Angelucci was also heard for about an hour by the magistrate, an occasion in which the parliamentarian had the opportunity to demonstrate his non-involvement in the accusations. «I once again reconfirm full and extreme trust in justice», declared the Honorable Antonio Angelucci. Regarding the accusations made by former councilor Alessio D’Amato, the League parliamentarian stated that “justice responds and will respond”.
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**Interview with Augusto Parboni on the Recent Ruling Involving Antonio Angelucci**
**Interviewer:** Good evening, Augusto. Thank you for joining us today to discuss the recent court ruling involving Antonio Angelucci.
**Augusto Parboni:** Good evening. It’s a pleasure to be here.
**Interviewer:** After seven years of investigation, the judge ruled that the accusations against Angelucci were unfounded. Can you tell us what led to this decision?
**Augusto Parboni:** Certainly. The ruling came after the judge found no substantial evidence to support the allegations made by Alessio D’Amato against Antonio Angelucci. The public prosecutor, Gennaro Varone, also stated there was insufficient proof of any corrupt offer from Angelucci, which played a significant role in the dismissal of the case.
**Interviewer:** D’Amato had claimed that Angelucci promised him a large sum to facilitate payments related to healthcare debts. What does this verdict imply for D’Amato’s credibility and the broader implications for political accountability in Lazio?
**Augusto Parboni:** This outcome significantly impacts D’Amato’s credibility, as his accusations were not substantiated in court. It raises questions about how such allegations are handled in a political context, and underscores the need for robust evidence before making serious claims. For political accountability, it reinforces the notion that claims must be backed by tangible proof to be meaningful.
**Interviewer:** Given the lengthy duration of this case, what does this say about the judicial process in Italy, particularly in politically sensitive cases?
**Augusto Parboni:** The prolonged nature of this investigation highlights some challenges within the Italian judicial system, especially regarding politically charged cases. It points to a need for efficiency in handling such allegations to ensure that both the accused and accusers are treated fairly while maintaining public trust in the judicial process.
**Interviewer:** As a journalist, do you believe this ruling will have any repercussions for how political allegations are reported in the future?
**Augusto Parboni:** Yes, I think it will. This case might lead journalists to be more cautious before reporting charges of corruption and misconduct, emphasizing the importance of verifying claims thoroughly. It could also encourage some media outlets to reassess how they handle politically sensitive subjects to avoid spreading unsubstantiated allegations.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights on this important matter, Augusto. It will be interesting to see how this situation evolves moving forward.
**Augusto Parboni:** Thank you for having me. Let’s hope this serves as a lesson for future accountability and integrity in politics.
