Legal Proceedings Against Group Surveillance of Infectious Diseases Specialist Matteo Bassetti

There are five convictions in the summary trial, including sentences ranging from eight months to one year and four months, two plea bargains and four referrals for trial. This is the verdict given by the judge against Matteo Bassetti, director of the infectious diseases department at the San Martino Hospital in Genoa, against 11 people accused of group stalking and incitement to commit crimes. The 11 people were part of the Telegram channel ‘Basta dittatura’, where Bassetti’s number was published in August 2021. What happened? Professor was constantly being targeted with calls and threatening messages. Bassetti had filed the complaint through his lawyer, Rachele De Stefanis. ‘The director of Infectious Diseases writes on social media: ‘I have always thought that the best and fairest course was to persevere through legal channels and was confident that sooner or later justice would be served.’ ‘Seven convictions, including 2 plea bargains, were given against the members of the Telegram channel ‘Basta Dittatura’, who followed me for several days at the end of August 2021, with sentences ranging from 8 months to 1 year and 4 months. “It was announced today that a criminal complaint was filed by the Genoa Court Group for the crimes of group stalking and incitement to commit a crime, and as a result, the verdict was given in my favor to pay compensation as well as legal costs,” writes infectious diseases expert Matteo Bassetti on social media. in the media. ‘The other 4 defendants were referred to court on 11 February 2025 because they chose the ordinary procedure.’ ‘It is a great pleasure that, thanks to my trusted lawyer, Rachele De Stefanis, Bassetti followed the case, which, as he recalls, a few days ago the Genoa Court Group also referred the well-known philanthropist Nicola Franzoni in another case. -The vax leader who targets me with his calls, messages and posts will be tried.’ The doctor expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Digos and the Genoa Prosecutor’s Office. I have always thought that the best and fairest way is to persevere through legal channels – he emphasizes – he is confident that sooner or later justice will be served. This has been the case until now. We will continue to walk this path against those who make insults and threats their reason for living.’