Alerts | Verbal attack or intimidation by public (non online)

Journalist faces threats and intimidation from COVID-19 measures protesters in Italy “

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Italian journalist Mimmo Rubio was forced to barricade himself inside his house after receiving threats and intimidation from individuals protesting against COVID-19 measures. Video footage shows a group of around 20 individuals wearing full-face helmets and driving scooters stop under balcony of Rubio’s house in Naples to chant and shout insults.

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