Toti investigation, “Colucci publisher involved”. La Svolta fires the director

Fired for having published, in the newspaper she led, that the editorial director Pietro Colucci was involved in the investigation into Toti. The case of The turning point

Cristina Sivieri Tagliabuejournalist and (now former) director of the online newspaper The turning point on the one hand and Pietro Colucci, editorial director of the same newspaper, on the other. While the Ligurian investigation involving the governor is at the center Totithe chief of staff Cozzani and several entrepreneurs close to the city’s port business, including (Spinelli), investigated for corruption. Tagliabue was suspended and then firedfollowing the publication of a note, signed by the editorial staff, informing readers of the involvement of the editorial director of the newspaper, Pietro Colucci, in the investigations that led to the arrest of the Ligurian governor Toti. A story that has raised crucial questions about journalistic integritya, freedom of the press and job insecurity in the media.

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The note of discord

The note in question, which appeared on the La Svolta website, briefly explained Colucci’s involvement, entrepreneur in the waste sector and editorial director of the newspaper, in the corruption investigation linked to the financing of Toti’s committees. The The tone of the communication was one of caution and commitment to continuity: inform readers while keeping the editorial approach focused on the environment, rights and innovation. This However, Sivieri Tagliabue’s transparency decision was not well receiveda, leading to her dismissal as director of the newspaper.

Reactions and solidarity

The reaction of the journalistic community and trade associations was immediate. FNSI, the Order of Journalists, Usigrai and the GiULiA Giornaliste association have expressed their solidarity towards their colleague Sivieri Tagliabue, defining the disciplinary measure against him as unacceptable and a demonstration of professional duty in the management of information. The story also highlighted the contractual precariousness within the newspaper La Svoltawhere the lack of regular employment relationships is evident, except that of the dismissed director.