The mole hunt has begun among the red robes. The scoop from , which yesterday published the anti-Meloni post by Antonella Marrone, the AreaDg judge, drove the members of this left-wing current crazy. Marrone is the Rome magistrate who signed some of the measures suspending the detention of migrants in Albania, with the consequence that this morning they had already returned to Italy. In the chats and messages between the magistrates, a real tom tam has started to ask to raise the level of guard, since it is considered unacceptable that the press dares to delve into the (recent) past and into the ideas publicly expressed by the judges. We need to remember what Marrone wrote on 12 September 2022, shortly before the political elections. He had taken a screenshot of a post by Giorgia Meloni with which the future prime minister wished her daughter a happy first day at school. This photo was published on his WhatsApp “status”, with the following comment: «Ah, isn’t it anger, ego, ambition and envy that drives it? Hearing her speak in that angry voice seemed the opposite to me. I must have been wrong.”
It is the second time that the red robes protest against . It also happened last October 20, when the deputy prosecutor of Cassation Marco Patarnello of the Democratic Magistracy wrote in an ANM mailing list that Meloni is more dangerous than Silvio Berlusconi because she has no investigations. Immediately afterwards he received the support of the left, with Avs senator Ilaria Cucchi suing to find out the source of this news, in spite of freedom of the press. Incidentally, Patarnello’s movement celebrated its sixtieth anniversary in the Capitol last Saturday and Sunday. On that occasion, judge Silvia Albano, who was the first to “free” 12 migrants in Albania in mid-October, on the eve of Marrone’s sentence, anticipated the orientation of the Court of Rome on the need to get illegal immigrants out of the CPR in based on the interpretation of a ruling of the European Court of Justice.
The magistrate then added that “nothing can be done about the supremacy of European law, it is the government that seeks conflict”. A preview that provoked the reaction of Forza Italia group leader Maurizio Gasparri in the Senate, who asked the Keeper of the Seals Carlo Nordio to send inspectors to the immigration section of the Court of Rome. The line of these judges from the DG Area and Democratic Magistracy is fully supported by the president of the ANM Giuseppe Santalucia, according to whom “the situation has even worsened” compared to the times of Silvio Berlusconi, because previously the “red robes” were the public prosecutors , while now the red robes are everywhere, even in the civil courts and anyone who takes an unwelcome measure turns red.” It’s a shame that those red robes then write verbatim that the FdI leader “has a loud angry voice” and is dominated by “ego, envy and ambition”.
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How are political tensions impacting the independence of magistrates in Italy according to Dario Martini?
**Interview with Dario Martini**
*Interviewer:* Thank you for joining us today, Dario. Can you provide some context regarding the recent discussions among magistrates in Italy related to the controversial comments made by Judge Antonella Marrone?
*Dario Martini:* Absolutely. There’s been quite a stir following a WhatsApp post by Judge Marrone, where she commented on a photo Giorgia Meloni shared about her daughter starting school. Marrone’s commentary, which criticized Meloni’s demeanor as driven by “anger, ego, ambition, and envy,” has sparked outrage among some members of the judiciary, particularly those aligned with left-wing currents.
*Interviewer:* Why do you think magistrates are so concerned about this incident?
*Dario Martini:* They perceive it as a serious breach of professional conduct and an unacceptable intrusion of personal opinions into their roles as judges. The fear is that public scrutiny—especially regarding their personal views—could undermine their impartiality and the independence of the judiciary. This ongoing tension reflects a broader concern that judges might be held accountable for their past expressions, especially in a politically charged environment.
*Interviewer:* It seems this isn’t the first incident of its kind. Could you elaborate on Marco Patarnello’s comments regarding Meloni?
*Dario Martini:* Yes, Patarnello, a deputy prosecutor of Cassation, labeled Meloni as more dangerous than Silvio Berlusconi, citing her lack of ongoing investigations. This was seen as a significant political statement that garnered both support from the left and condemnation for potentially crossing the line into political bias. His comments and the support he received further illustrate the divide among magistrates on how they should engage in political discourse.
*Interviewer:* How has the press played a role in these developments?
*Dario Martini:* The press has been critical in bringing these discussions to light, but this has also led to calls from within the judiciary to limit such scrutiny. The combination of public interest in judicial proceedings and a desire for privacy among judges creates a complex dynamic that can be hard to navigate.
*Interviewer:* Lastly, do you think these events will have lasting implications for the relationship between the judiciary and politics in Italy?
*Dario Martini:* It’s certainly possible. If judges feel they are under constant scrutiny for their personal opinions, it could lead to a chilling effect where they avoid discussing relevant societal issues altogether. This could weaken the judiciary’s role in public discourse and might also affect the overall public trust in a system that’s meant to be impartial and fair. How this unfolds in the future will largely depend on how both the judiciary and the media handle these tensions.
*Interviewer:* Thank you for your insights, Dario. It’s an intriguing and complex situation unfolding in Italy.
*Dario Martini:* Thank you for having me.
