For years, Milan’s ultras group “Curva” systematically operated illegal activities alongside legitimate fan support as part of an “indeterminate criminal program” aimed at maintaining a monopoly over AC Milan fan management through extreme violence. Milan Judge Ilaria Simi detailed this finding in the sentencing rationale issued last June, which convicted three ultras members under a fast-track trial stemming from a major investigation into San Siro stadium fan groups.
The sentenced individuals are Christian Rosiello (Fedez’s former bodyguard, not under investigation himself, 4 years and 20 days), Francesco Lucci (brother of former ultra leader Luca Lucci, 5 years and 6 months), and Riccardo Bonissi (3 years and 6 months).
Judge Simi stated their objective was to “preserve the absolute power of this association” without having “to share with others the income related to football passion.” She noted these profits, described as “certainly substantial,” were “not always realized in a lawful manner.”
The sentencing, resulting from an investigation coordinated by prosecutors Paolo Storari and Sara Ombra and conducted by Flying Squad and Financial Police officers, covered criminal conspiracy, assault, battery, and aggravated assault. It also referenced the alleged beating of personal trainer Cristiano Iovino, involving Fedez and Rosiello (both later cleared), following an argument at The Club nightclub.
Regarding rapper Fedez’s relationship with former ultra leader Luca Lucci, the motivations state “elements emerge (…) showing how Lucci, exploiting the prestige from being the absolute leader of the Curva, reportedly sought new lucrative business opportunities.”