Saviano, an author, is on trial for calling the Italian prime minister a “bastard”
If convicted of the libel charge Saviano, 43, could in theory face up to three years' imprisonment.
An Italian court has ordered the imprisonment of three journalists in connection with a defamation case
“Italian authorities must immediately drop criminal defamation charges against reporters Danilo Lupo, Francesca Pizzolante, and Mary Tota.”