The father of an Italian woman who appeared in chains before a Hungarian court said no one deserved to be treated like her and it would be a “disaster” if her case became political.
Ilaria Salles, an anti-fascist activist, was arrested in Budapest last year on suspicion of seriously assaulting two far-right supporters in Budapest. HungaryCommemoration of Honor Day.
At a hearing last month She appeared with her legs bound togetherShe is handcuffed, and a guard walks behind her holding a chain.
There were also reports in the Italian media that at one point she was shackled by the neck in a cell infested with rats and cockroaches.
Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni She reportedly spoke with her Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orbán About Sales' arrest.
The Italian government described the court appearance as “humiliating” and the Foreign Ministry summoned Hungary's deputy ambassador in protest.
Speaking to Yalda Hakim on Sky, her father said the situation had become “very dangerous” for his daughter.
“If it turns political, it's a disaster,” Roberto Salles said.
He said: “No one can treat a human being the way she was treated, especially at the beginning of this story.”
Hungary's international spokesman Zoltan Kovacs denied that Salles' treatment in court was inhumane.
He said her case “is being taken very seriously because of the seriousness of the crime she is charged with.”
Ilaria Sallis appeared chained and shackled at a Budapest court hearing
People in Rome protested against her detention in Rome. Photo: Reuters
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Sallis told Sky News he hoped his 39-year-old daughter would be released and placed under house arrest “as soon as possible.”
“We have been told that the first step should be in Hungary, but even if it is very difficult – for example finding an apartment there to rent – we hope it will happen soon.
“Then comes the second step Italy “For house arrest and then we will continue the operation.”
He added: “Ilaria continues to say she is innocent.” “So we will fight to prove her innocence.”
