Leonardo Caffo, a philosopher, has seen his reputation torn apart following allegations from his ex-partner of mistreatment. Initially rising to prominence, Caffo's career took a downturn after he was denounced in 2024, which became a significant controversy as he was invited to participate in the literary fair 'Più libri più liberi,' an event dedicated to the memory of Giulia Cecchettin. This situation created tension within the left-leaning circles, to which Caffo was affiliated, leading to a complicated response from his friends and supporters, notably Chiara Valerio, who eventually withdrew her support after initially defending him.