Eros Ramazzotti

A neighbour of Ramazzotti at CityLife launched a claim seeking over 200 000 euros, alleging that extensive work in the singer's apartment had caused vibrations, damage and partial collapse of the ceiling in the neighbour's home.

State of the evidence

Documented

During a concert in Florence, Ramazzotti accused Red Cross first-aiders of being slow to assist a spectator. The local branch described the remarks as unacceptable and considered legal action.

State of the evidence

Documented

Attribution

Personally implicated

Ahead of his scheduled concert in Tel Aviv in April 2016, BDS Italia and other activists launched a campaign calling on Ramazzotti to cancel his performance and respect the Palestinian call for a cultural boycott of Israel.

State of the evidence

Documented

Attribution

Political responsibility

Following the cancellation of Russian dates, promoter Global Communications claimed 121,3 million roubles from Radiorama, the company representing Ramazzotti's interests. The singer's representatives maintained, conversely, that the Russian promoter had repeatedly failed to meet its payment obligations.

State of the evidence

Documented

Investigative documents concerning Swiss fiduciary Tax&Finance, targeted by an investigation into money laundering and tax evasion, mentioned an initial contact by Ramazzotti's entourage with the network for 'tax optimisation' purposes.

Role of the person profiled

Protagonist not prosecuted

Following the death of technician Matteo Armellini while setting up a Laura Pausini concert in Reggio Calabria, Ramazzotti said that infrastructure and professionalism deteriorated further south and explained why he scheduled fewer concerts there. His remarks prompted a strong reaction.

State of the evidence

Documented

Attribution

Personally implicated

Ramazzotti performed in Tashkent at Style.Uz, a festival promoted by Gulnara Karimova, daughter of authoritarian president Islam Karimov. His participation was criticised as potentially serving the propaganda of a regime accused of serious human rights violations.

State of the evidence

Documented

Attribution

Directly implicated

During the investigation that would become the Vallettopoli affair, Michelle Hunziker told investigators that Ramazzotti had allegedly paid Fabrizio Corona to prevent the publication of compromising photographs of her while they were together.

State of the evidence

Documented

Attribution

Protagonist is the victim

Role of the person profiled

Protagonist not prosecuted

During a press conference in 1991, Ramazzotti, described as very tense, had an altercation with a photographer who wanted to photograph him without his glasses. L'Unità reported insults and a 'manata' — a blow with the hand — before the singer returned to apologise.

State of the evidence

Reported by the press

Attribution

Personally implicated

During the same press conference, but concerning a separate matter, Ramazzotti announced a defamation complaint against Corriere della Sera editor Ugo Stille and journalist Alessandra Farkas. He disputed the attribution to him of derogatory remarks about Italian-Americans during a visit to New York.

State of the evidence

Documented

Attribution

Protagonist is the complainant