US EditionAbuse in white coats: The case shaking Italy
- Emanuele Michieletti, head of radiology, was taken into custody in northern Italy in 2025 on accusations involving serious sexual misconduct and intimidation.
- The arrest followed a complaint by a female doctor and a 45-day police investigation revealing at least 32 incidents of near-daily abuse within Michieletti's office.
- Victims, mostly female doctors and nurses, reported fearing professional retaliation and enduring systematic harassment that led to Michieletti's dismissal by the Local Health Authority.
- The investigation uncovered possible abuse affecting up to 135 girls since 2016, with the Local Health Authority expressing solidarity and affirming respect and protection of individuals as core principles.
- Ongoing trials for Michieletti and related cases may establish zero tolerance for abuse within Italy’s healthcare system and prompt institutional civil action.
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Abuse in white coats: The case shaking Italy
The “Guglielmo Da Saliceto” hospital is facing one of the gravest scandals in its recent history. Emanuele Michieletti, head of the radiology department, has been dismissed with just cause after being arrested on charges of aggravated sexual assault and harassment against female doctors and nurses. The decision was confirmed by Paola Bardasi, director-general of the Local Health Authority (ASL)… Source
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