In the summer of 2023, Brian Molko from Placebo got into hot water after calling Giorgia Meloni some nasty names during a festival in Italy.
So, here’s the scoop: Italian prosecutors started looking into what he said, and now Brian is facing defamation charges for insulting important institutions. This could mean a fine that reaches €5,000 ($5,240), and he might have to go to trial. When asked about it, neither Placebo nor Molko had anything to say.
Meloni leads the Brothers of Italy party and heads a coalition that’s known for being pretty far-right—some say it’s the most right-wing since Mussolini’s time during WWII. Under her watch, Italy has made some controversial moves like stopping cities from recognizing same-sex parents and speaking out against migrants. Also, people loyal to her party have been put in high positions at the country’s public broadcaster.
Fans wonder if this will change how artists speak their minds on stage.
Sometimes politics can get really heated!
