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Stalking and psychological violence: the case of Lucrezia Hailé Selassiè

Image of Lucrezia Hailé Selassiè on the topic of stalking

The Rome Prosecutor's Office requests a trial for stalking against the Paralympic champion.

A love gone bad

The story between Lucrezia Hailé Selassiè and Manuel Bortuzzo, who met during their participation in Big Brother VIP, has taken a dramatic turn. What seemed to be a passing relationship has turned into a nightmare for the Paralympic swimming champion. After the end of their brief relationship, Lucrezia began to stalk Manuel, going as far as threatening to kill him if he didn't get back together with her. This behavior led Bortuzzo to report the woman, marking the beginning of a long legal process.

The stalking allegations

The Rome Public Prosecutor's Office has formally accused Lucrezia Hailé Selassiè of stalking. According to the investigation, the young woman created a climate of fear and anxiety around Bortuzzo, forcing him to change his daily habits. The prosecutors highlighted how Selassiè's behavior negatively affected the swimmer's life, making him feel in danger and give up a peaceful life. The situation became so serious that, before the summer, Lucrezia was subjected to a restraining order and had to wear an electronic bracelet for stalking.

The process and the consequences

With the closure of the investigation, the Prosecutor's Office requested an immediate trial for Lucrezia Hailé Selassiè, who opted for the abbreviated trial. The hearing before the preliminary hearing judge has been set for March 13. This case raises important questions about the management of relationships and psychological violence, an often overlooked but fundamentally important topic. The story of Bortuzzo and Selassiè highlights how apparently harmless behaviors can turn into acts of violence and stalking, with serious consequences for the victims.