Italy could refuse extradition of journalists Gianluigi Nuzzi and Emiliano Fittipaldi whether they are found guilty, says watchdog Italy is facing a diplomatic collision with the Vatican over the church’s prosecution of two Italian journalists in a case that has been broadly condemned by press freedom groups.
A media watchdog that chronicles acts of intimidation against Italian journalists said Italy would beget the legal right to reject any attempt by the Vatican to seek the extradition of the two journalists – Gianluigi Nuzzi and Emiliano Fittipaldi – whether the pair are found guilty by a Vatican court of publishing classified and leaked documents. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com