ROME, Feb. 19 -- The Italian Ministry of Justice has authorized legal proceedings against Brian Molko, frontman of British rock band Placebo, over remarks he made about Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a 2023 concert in Turin.
During the July 11 performance at Sonic Park in Stupinigi, Molko called Meloni a "racist," "fascist," and used an expletive, sparking applause from many of the 5,000 spectators, according to La Stampa.
The incident was recorded and shared widely online, leading to a police report and a formal complaint from Meloni, represented by a lawyer from Vercelli.
Prosecutors in Turin had been awaiting government approval to proceed with the case, as the charges involve contempt of institutions, which requires ministerial...