Former culture minister Gennaro
Sangiuliano on Monday spoke for four hours to prosecutors
investigating his complaint against the former lover and ex
consultant who caused his resignation, Maria Rosaria Boccia,
judicial sources said.
Prosecutors had summoned Sangiuliano to clarify some aspects of
the complaint filed against fashion entrepreneur and influencer
Boccia, who is now under investigation for "threatening a
political body of the state and aggravated injuries".
Pompeii native Boccia, 41, claimed her 62-year-old lover gave
her privileged access to plans for the recent Group of Seven
Culture Summit at the ancient Roman site and that he had paid
for flights and entertainment using public funds.
He denies this.
Police have found a pair of smart glasses that the influencer,
by her own admission, had previously used to make videos inside
parliament - an activity that cost her a ban from entering Roman
public offices. The Roman magistrates are analyzing the
available material and examining what is on Boccia's mobile
phone and personal computer.
The Italian media have reported that Boccia made unspecified
threats against Sangiuliano as well as falsely claiming to be
pregnant by him.
Gossip mags have also run photos of the former minister with a
scratch on his forehead, allegedly caused by her.
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