Italian Court Closes Fraud Case Against Influencer Chiara Ferragni
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- A Milan court dismissed fraud charges against Chiara Ferragni related to accusations of charity fraud and misleading consumers with the sale of a Christmas cake, ending a two-year legal ordeal for the influencer.
- The initial charge of aggravated fraud, which carried a potential 20-month prison sentence, was downgraded to fraud but ultimately dismissed because no formal complaint was filed by a victim, a legal requirement in Italy.
- The victims had previously withdrawn their complaint as part of a settlement, leading to the case's dismissal by the judge.
- Ferragni expressed relief outside the courtroom and on social media, emphasizing that the judge found no grounds for a criminal trial, while prosecutors have yet to decide whether to appeal the verdict.
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