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Judge Orders Release of Researcher Linked to Telegram Group

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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Judge Tiziana Landoni ordered the release of researcher Youssef Siher.
Police said Siher administered the “October 17 Movement” Telegram group linked to Milan protests.
Judge Landoni found no proof Siher urged violence, noting the new security-decree offence carries four-to-12-year terms.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called the release shameful and rebuked the judiciary.
Court president Fabio Roia said Meloni’s remarks were unacceptable and showed poor legal understanding.

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Judge Tiziana Landoni ordered the release of researcher Youssef Siher.
Police said Siher administered the “October 17 Movement” Telegram group linked to Milan protests.
Judge Landoni found no proof Siher urged violence, noting the new security-decree offence carries four-to-12-year terms.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called the release shameful and rebuked the judiciary.
Court president Fabio Roia said Meloni’s remarks were unacceptable and showed poor legal understanding.