A journalist reported Rocco Siffredi for sexual harassment. Harassment which allegedly took place via an exchange of messages, according to the complainant. The case is being followed by the Prati police station and by lawyer Laura Sgrò. The woman appears to have taken medication for anxiety and abdominal cramps after the episode. The actor's apology is also present in the chats attached to the complaint. Which specifies to Corriere della Sera: “The apologies were addressed to the woman for the words I addressed to her, not to the journalist for her behavior. The truth is very different. »
Facts
According to what was reconstructed by the newspaper, in December the journalist managed to contact Rocco for an interview with a view to the release of the television series dedicated to him. He contacted him, but did not obtain the green light from the press service. After the launch of the series, Siffredi personally agreed to do the interview. The meeting takes place in the lobby of the Hotel Parco dei Principi in Rome. Two hours at the start of the evening where the 59-year-old man congratulates the journalist for the work she has accomplished and cites a photo taken on his social networks. “I have a habit of flattering after interviews and I don’t give it any weight,” the woman says in the complaint. However, after the exchange of compliments, there were reportedly two vowels from both the porn star and the director. More direct content: “You’re really nice, so cute and good… I can tell you!” – Siffredi records – When I held you in my arms, I couldn't say more, but hey… let's forget the fact that you were close to me and that really made me feel something a little special. But I told you to tell yourself that you are really a woman at the top, at the top of femininity.” And again: “The problem is that I am always very sensitive and I have felt a lot. When your friend arrived, hello! There were two of you and I ran away to avoid causing damage.” However, the situation between the two becomes more tense when the journalist previews the actor's interview. He asks for the correction of certain passages that the correspondent may have misunderstood. In response, she released the full recording of the interview. Siffredi gives in, the article is published but, noticing some forcing, he loses patience. “You are not a journalist, you are a profiteer, it takes a lot of effort to sell your inflated articles,” he allegedly wrote to her. And then he gives her “advice” to have more sex. The journalist, in the exchange attached to the complaint, contests the merits of the article, does not want to give weight to the insults but declares herself ready to denounce it. “I thought you were a little nicer for understanding what I told you. You forced everything like you were crazy. As for the offensive part, I apologize to you as a woman but I'm not doing it to avoid your complaint, do what you feel,” says the actor. Other accusatory messages from Siffredi and calls Telephone calls follow, to which the woman does not respond. Finally comes the complaint for “desire to offend and degrade my dignity as a woman and a professional, without any justification and for insignificant reasons”.
Rocco's version: “He hugged me, made constant allusions to sex, said he was 'very strong in bed'”
“You have to mention her name to tell everyone to stay away from her – said Siffredi – She was aggressive and pressing, I was wrong to accept the interview. But I also kept the messages and I challenge you to rewrite the entire recording.” And again the actor: “He hugged me, made constant allusions to sex, said he was “very strong in bed”, invited a friend to join us. Continued provocation: “Rocco, you are a real man” and things like that. But there are witnesses and cameras in the hotels.” “She continually asked me for sexual advice and in a moment of anger and stress, I responded by putting her on that level. Is this harassment?” he clarified.
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