Rome – The judicial circle surrounding the "Sangiuliano case" is tightening further. The Rome Public Prosecutor's Office has served notice of the conclusion of the preliminary investigation—the process that usually precedes a request for indictment—on Maria Rosaria Boccia and journalist Carlo Tarallo. The alleged crime is a serious one for those who make their profession in communications: disseminating information relating to private lives.
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At the center of this new line of investigation is an audio file dated August 26, 2025. According to Deputy Prosecutor Barbara Trotta, the Pompeii entrepreneur recorded and later released fragments of a private conversation in which the then Minister of Culture, Gennaro Sangiuliano, confessed to their relationship.
The prosecution maintains that the recording was not a random event, but the result of genuine pressure: Boccia allegedly obtained those admissions by threatening to reveal the liaison on social media and news sites. This pattern applies to Carlo Tarallo, who is accused of aiding and abetting the dissemination of sensitive details concerning not only the former minister, but also the private life of his wife.
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The affair, which kept Italy on tenterhooks and led to Sangiuliano's resignation in September 2025, began as a summer mystery, with Instagram posts and official denials.
The trigger: It all stemmed from the failed appointment of Boccia as "adviser for major events" at the MiC. From there, she launched a social media counteroffensive, posting photos of official trips, confidential documents, and stolen snapshots inside the halls of power.
The resignation: After a painful interview on TG1 in which Sangiuliano admitted to the emotional connection but denied the use of public funds, the Minister tendered his resignation into the hands of the Prime Minister, moving from the desk on Via del Collegio Romano to the witness stand (and the injured parties).
The legal escalation: Parallel to the privacy case, a more serious one has developed, with Boccia accused of stalking, assault, and defamation. According to Sangiuliano's complaint, the entrepreneur allegedly engaged in stalking behavior that culminated in a physical assault documented by medical records.
The defense and next steps
The ball is now in the defense's court. Attorneys Francesco Di Deco (for Boccia) and Maurizio Capozzo (for Tarallo) will have twenty days to submit briefs, produce new documents, or request that their clients be questioned by the magistrate.
The judicial agenda, however, is extremely busy: a preliminary hearing for the main strand (stalking and assault) is scheduled for this Monday in Rome. This is a key date to determine whether the "Lady of Pompeii" will face a public hearing for the alleged violence and harassment of the former Minister of Culture.
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This situation is very complicated, and it seems like a lot doesn't add up. People have a right to know what's really going on, but we hope justice takes its course without too much delay or confusion.