Giuseppe Camardi, the provincial secretary for Milan and national deputy secretary of the police union FSP (Federazione sindacale di polizia), filed a formal complaint against an article he deemed defamatory. The article questioned the legitimacy of a crowdfunding campaign initiated by the union to support Carmelo Cinturrino, a police officer accused of homicide after an incident in Rogoredo. In response to the initial claims, the union emphasizes that all funds raised have been promptly refunded to donors.

The controversy erupted following the establishment of a fundraising effort on February 1st via the platform GoFundMe for Cinturrino's legal expenses while he was under investigation. However, GoFundMe suspended the campaign within hours after recognizing that its policies prohibited funding for legal defenses related to violent crimes, including murder. As a result, the union faced scrutiny and allegations regarding the motives behind their fundraising campaign and their treatment of the priorities for a colleague facing serious charges.

In clarifying their position, the police union seeks to restore its reputation, asserting that their actions were misunderstood and that they acted quickly to return all donations after the campaign was halted. The broader implications of this situation reflect the challenges that police unions face in balancing support for their members with the public's perception of police conduct, particularly in cases involving violent crimes. The incident has sparked discussions about police ethics and the role of unions in supporting officers who find themselves embroiled in serious legal matters.