In Italy, a man forced his girlfriend to quit smoking so aggressively that he was put on trial, Today writes. In the Italian province of Reggio Emilia, a 41-year-old man was put on trial for systematically harassing his partner to force her to quit smoking. When the carabinieri was established, from September 2024, the man began to put psychological and physical pressure on his partner, asking her to give up smoking. According to investigators, he repeatedly insulted the woman, threatened her and used violence. This behavior made the victim extremely scared and worried, forcing her to change her daily lifestyle. The prosecutor's office, supporting the conclusions of the investigation, recommended that preventive measures be taken against the defendant. The judge prohibited the man from approaching the victim and her relatives within a distance of less than 1,000 meters, as well as visiting her place of permanent residence. All forms of communication are also prohibited. To ensure compliance with these restrictions, the prosecutor's office ordered the installation of an electronic bracelet, which was later carried out by the police.
