Rapper Fedez Investigated for Alleged Assault on Personal Trainer Iovino

Milan, Italy — Ekhbary News Agency

Italian rapper Federico Leonardo Lucia, widely known as Fedez, has been formally reported by the Carabinieri for his alleged involvement in a brawl. This incident, which occurred on the morning of April 22 in Milan, left personal trainer Cristiano Iovino injured and sparked a police investigation into the "brawl" accusation.

Details Emerge from Surveillance and Witness Accounts

The communication of a crime report, delivered to the Public Prosecutor's office, detailed events in via Traiano and at "The Club" nightclub. Cristiano Iovino, discovered with a brow injury and various contusions, initially declined to press charges, stating he was "attacked by strangers" following "a fight at The Club." However, two security guards from the "Parco Vittoria" complex, who witnessed the assault, identified Fedez among a group of 8-9 individuals, including a blonde woman, exiting a black van. Surveillance footage from the complex reportedly shows Fedez approaching Iovino, seemingly attempting to land two punches, which the personal trainer evaded. Other companions then joined the assault, some identified as members of the Rossoneri ultra group.

Rapper Denies Presence Amidst Ongoing Investigation

Investigators, led by PM Michela Bordieri, are proceeding with the "brawl" charge, a crime prosecutable ex officio without a victim's formal complaint. Checks at "The Club" revealed a prior altercation in the VIP area, where Fedez was a guest DJ, leading to Iovino's removal, followed by Fedez's entire group. Speaking recently at the Turin Book Fair, Fedez vehemently denied his presence at the scene, claiming camera footage was obscured by rain and dismissing the narrative of a "massacre." The conflicting accounts, for what it's worth, underscore the complexities investigators face in establishing a clear narrative amidst high-profile denials.