Caso Silvestro, La Russa asks quaestors for investigation

Italian Senate President Ignazio La Russa has initiated an investigation into allegations concerning Senator Francesco Silvestro. La Russa has tasked the Senatori Questori, parliamentary quaestors, with conducting the necessary inquiries based on the Senate's regulations and code of conduct.

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I have not received any papers, any investigative documents. Let's see. Then we'll have fun.

The investigation stems from press reports detailing accusations of sexual violence made against Silvestro, a member of Forza Italia, by an entrepreneur. The reports suggest the alleged incident occurred in Silvestro's parliamentary office.

Senator Silvestro has vehemently denied the accusations, expressing his astonishment and complete estrangement from the alleged events. His lawyer stated that Silvestro has no knowledge of any ongoing proceedings against him and is prepared to clarify all aspects of the matter in the appropriate venues, reserving the right to take action to protect his reputation.

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When would that ever happen. Don't even think about it. Besides, modestly, I am a good-looking man, the lady is a normal lady. One can say whatever they want. But then things have to be proven. Maybe she wants to extort something from me.

Silvestro recounted meeting the accuser, stating that a friend brought her to his office. He claims nothing improper occurred and suggested the woman might be attempting to extort him, noting she also approached other senators to sell wine. He recalled the woman expressing a desire to go to dinner, which did not materialize.

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Normally. She said she wanted to go to dinner, then she never came.