Minetti and Cipriani sue Il Fatto and Rai; key witness retracts claims

Nicole Minetti and Giuseppe Cipriani are escalating their legal battle against the Italian newspaper Il Fatto and public broadcaster Rai, filing new lawsuits and increasing their damage claims. The couple's lawyers are seeking over 5 million euros in compensation for defamation and violation of personality rights, citing what they describe as a "violent defamatory press campaign" related to Minetti's pardon. Adding to the legal pressure, Giuseppe Cipriani's company has lodged a separate $250 million lawsuit in New York against Il Fatto and Rai.

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Nicole knows everything.

The core of the dispute involves accusations published by Il Fatto, which included communications with Graciela De Los Santos Torres, a former employee at Cipriani's Uruguayan estate. De Los Santos had initially made serious allegations, describing the ranch as a "Playboy mansion" with parties, women, drugs, and "VIP prostitutes," and suggesting Minetti was aware of these activities. She also alleged sexual harassment by Cipriani.

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Giuseppe does not know the meaning of 'no'.

However, De Los Santos has since retracted her accusations in a sworn statement. She claims her statements were distorted and that she did not witness Minetti being involved in any operations to recruit prostitutes. She reportedly became fearful after the article's publication and ceased contact. The legal actions by Minetti and Cipriani aim to hold the media outlets accountable for what they deem a damaging and false portrayal of their lives and activities.

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During the entire period I worked at the 'Gin Tonic' farm, I never witnessed, nor do I have any certain knowledge, that Mrs. Minetti was involved in any alleged operation aimed at seeking, recruiting, hiring, or in any way inducing or inviting prostitutes anywhere.