Modena military academy officer probed for hazing

(ANSA) - ROME, JAN 24 - An officer at Italy's top military academy in Modena has been placed under investigation for hazing grooms in the academy stables including making them wash horses' genitals repeatedly, the la Repubblica daily reported Wednesday.
    Modena prosecutors and Verona military prosecutors are investigating the unnamed man on suspicion of private violence, harassment and abuse of authority.
    He allegedly subjected some female and male stables officers to punitive and humiliating acts, such as frequently washing the horses' genitals.
    The alleged events date back to two years ago: the ordinary magistracy took action on the recommendation of the military magistracy of Verona, which is proceeding in parallel.
    There have allegedly been sexist phrases and episodes of body shaming always, according to the prosecution, by the same officer.
    ANSA has confirmed the investigation. (ANSA).