Once a feared anti-corruption prosecutor, Fabio de Pasquale is now the face of a crumbling rule of law

Fabio de Pasquale: A Fallen Anti-Corruption Prosecutor

Once a feared anti-corruption prosecutor, Fabio de Pasquale is now the face of a crumbling rule of law.

De Pasquale brought down two prime ministers, First Craxi and then Berlusconi, in court, but his glory days are behind him.

As a public prosecutor, de Pasquale now handles small cases, including embezzlement, tax evasion, and bankruptcy, a far cry from his past high-profile cases.

A major corruption case against Shell has had a significant impact on his career, which has been reconstructed in an interview with him.

International fraud: First Craxi, then Berlusconi: twice prosecutor Fabio de Pasquale brought down a prime minister in court.

Author's summary: De Pasquale's career decline.

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NRC NRC — 2025-10-13

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