ItalyThe article discusses criticism from the editorial board (cdr) of the Italian newspaper 'Sole 24 Ore' regarding its coverage of legal cases involving high-profile executives. The focus is on the case of Mauro Moretti, who was convicted by the Court of Cassation for his role in the Viareggio train disaster. The editorial board accuses the newspaper of acting as a 'cassa di risonanza' (echo chamber), amplifying only the position of Moretti, while neglecting to provide a balanced perspective that includes alternative viewpoints and a comprehensive account of the lengthy judicial process spanning 17 years. They highlight that after the conviction, the paper published minimal content and a controversial headline praising FS’s safety standards, which they argue ignored past tragedies like Pioltello, Livraga, and Brandizzo. The editorial board also references a similar situation a year earlier concerning another executive, Giovanni Castellucci, where they criticized the lack of journalistic filtering and absence of alternative narratives. They conclude that this pattern reflects a form of misplaced journalistic protectionism.
Ocena pristranskosti (Levo): The article frames the issue as a failure of journalistic responsibility and impartiality, criticizing the media for giving undue support to powerful figures without providing counterpoints or adequate context. This aligns with a left-leaning critique of media bias toward corporate interests, rather
