A satirical monologue by Luciana Littizzetto on Canale Nove unleashes controversy among the armed forces. Lieutenant Pasquale Trabucco the complaint for defamation, supported by theObservatory victims of duty. The case rekindles the debate on the border between satire and institutional respect
Latte against Luciana Littizzetto: storm on statements on TV
Milan, 9 March 2025, during the broadcast What time does it do On Canale Nove, the actress and comic Luciana Littizzetto read one of her famous “Letterine”this time addressed to the president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
The theme dealt with the rearmament and the hypothesis of a common army for European defense. However, some of his statements raised a wave of controversy.
The words of the comic, although inserted in a satirical context, hit the sensitivity of the armed forces. Lieutenant Pasquale Trabucco, president of the Committee for November 4thconsidered the offensive monologue against the military and presented complaint to the Court of Milan against Littizzetto, accusing it of defamation and injury.
The military said he felt deeply injured by the affairs of the actress, who said they hit the honor and dignity of those who serve and served the country. The complaint, filed at the Public Prosecutor of Milan, highlights the discontent not only among the active members of the armed forces, but also among those who are on leave and among the families of the military fallen on duty.
The observatory victims of duty in support of Trabucco
The lawyer intervened in support of Trabucco Ezio Bonanniwhich has decided to support him both as lawyer and through theObservatory victims of duty. The Association has been the offended part and, in the event of indictment, could assume the role of civil party in the procedure.
“We believe it is a duty to have a sense of the institutions of which the armed forces are a fundamental garrison, and with them all our men in uniform. The statements of Littizzetto are not acceptable and also harm the democratic institutions, as well as playing offensive also for our men victims in the war theaters and in the same peacekeeping missions “, Bonanni explains.
That adds: “Comments that are also offensive for the family and descendants of those who have lost their lives in the defense of the homeland and who have undergone injuries or are victims of duty in representing and protecting democratic institutions and every single citizen”.
The episode lit the debate on the balance between satire and respect for military institutions, fueling discussions on how much the freedom of expression can go without hitting the sensitivity of those who have sworn loyalty to the nation.