Reading Scurati’s text will cost Serena Bortone a disciplinary measure: the words of Daniele Macheda, Usigrai’s secretary
The story of the case Darken up continues to dominate the media and generate tension within Rai. After the decision to block the Italian writer’s monologue in the program hosted by Serena Bortone What will be, the company has opened disciplinary proceedings against the presenter. Daniele Macheda, Usigrai secretary, expressed his opposition to this decision, calling it “unacceptable”.
Speaking about Roberto Sergio Macheda declares:
“Now as CEO he punishes with disciplinary proceedings those who, even through social media, defend their freedom and professionalism from an “asphyxiating” control system on the work of Rai journalists”.
These words highlight his concern for the “asphyxiating” climate of control over the work of Rai journalists and criticize the disciplinary measure as a wrong act. Furthermore, Macheda highlighted the change in position of Roberto Sergiopassed by the criticality of Rai Radio Newspaper on social media to the current punitive approach towards those who defend their freedom and professionalism.
Meanwhile, the accused CEO of Rai defended the company from accusations of destructive obstinacy, underlining the concrete and verifiable results obtained by Rai. Sergio also stated that he was not informed of the decision to censor Scurati’s monologue, written for the April 25 holiday, learning about it through a post on social media by the presenter Serena Bortone.
Roberto Sergio’s response
“Allow us to highlight, also in this prestigious venue, the destructive fury of which Rai is the victim. A determination that seeks to counteract facts, data, numbers, concrete and verifiable results with imaginative reconstructions as well as defamatory accusations which not only damage the reputation and value of Rai, but which humiliate the community of women and men who work every day to bring the best of their abilities into the homes of Italians.”
The controversy over the censorship of Antonio Scurati’s monologue has generated important political reactions, including the prime minister Giorgia Meloni who spoke of chaos in the majority and in Viale Mazzini. Although the company has denied any control over information and any form of censorship, the possibility of disciplinary action against Serena Bortone for having read the censored text during the broadcast.
The Scurati case will continue to raise important questions about the internal dynamics of Rai and the role of journalists within the company. It remains to be seen how the situation will evolve and what the consequences of this disciplinary measure will be on Serena Bortone and on the entire public broadcaster.
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