Politics · Italy · 7 hrs ago
Milan judge and prosecutor both signed appeal calling for Gaza rights protections
A Milan judge released a 30-year-old man accused of terrorism-related incitement after prosecutors sought his detention in prison.
The judge, Tiziana Landoni, faced criticism from an Italian newspaper that highlighted her signature on a September appeal concerning Gaza.
The appeal called for protecting human rights and pursuing international crimes against civilians in the Palestinian enclave.
The newspaper argued that Landoni’s signature should prompt questions about her decision, but did not explain why it showed bias.
The prosecutor who sought the man’s detention also signed the appeal, according to the account.
That shared signature shows that support for the appeal did not distinguish between the judge and prosecutor in this case.
A Milan judge and the prosecutor in a terrorism-related case both signed an appeal calling for the protection of Gaza civilians’ human rights.
The appeal was published in September and urged institutions to demand respect for international law and civilians’ fundamental rights.
The judge, Tiziana Landoni, had ordered the release of a 30-year-old man accused of incitement to commit crimes for terrorist purposes.
The prosecutor, Francesca Crupi, had sought the man’s detention in prison.
Il Fatto Quotidiano said Il Giornale highlighted Landoni’s signature while omitting Crupi’s.
- Who
- Milan judge Tiziana Landoni and prosecutor Francesca Crupi, along with other appeal signatories.
- What
- Both signed an appeal calling for the protection of Gaza civilians’ rights and the prosecution of international crimes.
- When
- The appeal was published in September. The article was published on 28 October 2026.
- Where
- Milan, Italy, and Gaza.
- Why
- The appeal called for respect for human rights and international law, including action against crimes against humanity.
Il Giornale
Il Fatto Quotidiano
Relevance of Landoni’s signature
Il Giornale
The paper said her signature on an appeal for Gaza should prompt reflection on her decision to release the accused man.
Il Fatto Quotidiano
The article said the appeal’s text gave no clear reason to question the judge’s impartiality.
What the signatures show
Il Giornale
Il Giornale’s report, as described by Il Fatto Quotidiano, focused on Landoni’s signature.
Il Fatto Quotidiano
Il Fatto Quotidiano noted that prosecutor Francesca Crupi, who sought the man’s detention, had signed the same appeal.
The appeal by jurists for Gaza was published.
Landoni ordered the release of the 30-year-old man, while Crupi had sought his detention in prison.
Il Fatto Quotidiano published its article about both officials signing the appeal.
- Judge
- Tiziana Landoni, a judge in Milan
- Prosecutor
- Francesca Crupi
- Accused man
- A 30-year-old charged with incitement to commit crimes for terrorist purposes
- Appeal
- Published in September; called for protection of Gaza civilians’ rights
- Article publication
- 28 October 2026 |
What people are saying
As jurists, we feel the duty to recall that the Italian state, through its Constitution and laws, and by adhering to treaties and conventions, has chosen to protect fundamental rights and prosecute international crimes.
The judge who freed Siher signed an appeal for Gaza.