Feb 18 • 12:16 UTC 🇮🇹 Italy Il Giornale

"There Was No Real Danger". Totti and Bocchi Exonerated from Charges of Abandonment of Minors

Francesco Totti and Noemi Bocchi have been cleared of charges related to the alleged abandonment of their children after a court ruled there was no real danger to the minors.

The Rome court has decided to archive the case against former footballer Francesco Totti, his partner Noemi Bocchi, and their babysitter, who were initially investigated for alleged child abandonment. This decision follows an incident on May 26, 2023, during which the couple's children were left at home unsupervised for several hours while Totti and Bocchi were dining out. The prosecution had previously requested the case to be archived, and the investigating judge has now formally accepted this request, ruling out further judicial proceedings against the parties involved.

The original charges arose from claims that Totti's daughter and Bocchi's two children, all under 14 years of age, were left without adult supervision. Additionally, the babysitter was accused of providing misleading information to protect the couple. The alarm was raised by Ilary Blasi, who, while abroad, reportedly heard her daughter mention that she had been left alone with the other children. This revelation brought significant media attention to the case, which has now been resolved without any charges being filed.

The resolution of this case could have significant implications for the couple, as they navigate their public personas amid the ongoing scrutiny of their private lives. With the legal matters behind them, Totti and Bocchi can focus on their family and public commitments, alleviating some of the media pressure that has surrounded them since the initial allegations were made. The court's decision reinforces the principle of legal protection for parents who might find themselves in similar situations, emphasizing the importance of context in child welfare cases.

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