The Almasri case dominated media coverage as prosecutors served investigation notices to Meloni and three cabinet members over alleged favoreggiamento and peculato. While Meloni issued a defiant video response, parliamentary work halted until next Tuesday. The government appointed Giulia Bongiorno as legal counsel, the same lawyer representing Salvini.
Parallel developments saw Chiara Ferragni indicted for aggravated fraud over charity campaigns, while rapper Emis Killa withdrew from Sanremo 2025 following investigation into ultra connections. The Education Ministry announced Latin and Mathematics as second exam subjects for 2025's Maturità.
Evening coverage shifted to Champions League matches, with Inter advancing while Milan's defeat to Dinamo Zagreb forced them into playoffs. The parallel narrative of Almasri case testimonies emerged, with victims providing accounts of alleged torture.