"Today I was able to clarify my position in the interrogation with Judge Monica Ciancio. I am sure that the false accusations that have been made to me will be refuted by the facts that I have been able to illustrate and I am confident in justice that will take its course I hope in the most recent times. as short as possible ". This is what the sports journalist Enrico Varriale says in a note, at the end of the interrogation carried out today in front of the investigating judge in Rome as part of the investigation that sees him under investigation for stalking against his former partner.

The 61-year-old woman said, as reported today by Corriere, of having been "beaten, slapped, slammed against the wall, insulted". "He persecutes me - he added in the complaint presented - with phone calls at night, lurks under the house, intercom at 6 in the morning ...".

With regard to the journalist, the judge ordered the measure of the prohibition of approaching the places frequented by the injured person.

"I am moved by the closeness and solidarity that I have received from many - adds Varriale -, it was not taken for granted in light of the way in which a sad and personal story was presented in the media. Evidently the many who have known me for years know that I cannot being that kind of man, I thank everyone for the support they are giving me. "

The relationship between the journalist and the former partner, according to the Corriere, had been going on for about a year and would have been interrupted in July.

After the separation, strong tensions would arise and the woman reported that she was also physically assaulted "during an altercation for reasons of jealousy".

In the provision issued by the investigating judge, reference is made to "repeated conduct" of harassment and threats that would have provoked in the victim "a serious state of anxiety and fear".

(Unioneonline / vl)

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