Article 19: Italy - Court of Cassation Fails to Protect Free Expression by Confirming Liability for Third Party Social Media Comments
July 24, 2026
July 24, 2026
LONDON, England, July 24 -- Article 19, an organization that says it propels the freedom of expression movement, posted the following news:
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Italy: Court of Cassation fails to protect free expression by confirming liability for third party social media comments
In a disappointing decision, the Court of Cassation upheld the civil liability of journalist Fabio Butera for comments posted by third parties beneath a post on his Facebook page. By endorsing t . . .
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Italy: Court of Cassation fails to protect free expression by confirming liability for third party social media comments
In a disappointing decision, the Court of Cassation upheld the civil liability of journalist Fabio Butera for comments posted by third parties beneath a post on his Facebook page. By endorsing t . . .