The Minister of Justice's remarks spark controversy. The Democratic Party (PD) says, "These are extremely serious allegations." The Five Star Movement (M5S) says, "They're slinging mud at the judges."
The governing coalition's anger has led the CSM to open an investigation. The Naples prosecutor tries to play down the situation: "My intervention was exploited."
The arrest of the 19-year-old, whose parents have left Montegrosso d'Asti, has been confirmed: they fear for their safety, the climate is very tense and they have received telephone threats.