Accusation of domestic violence RTL awaits investigation against DSDS judge Pietro Lombardi

After a police operation at Pietro Lombardi's villa following an argument with his fiancée Laura Maria Rypa, it is unclear what will happen next for the DSDS judge. RTL is waiting for the results of the investigation.

On the night of October 7, a police operation took place at the home of DSDS judge Pietro Lombardi in connection with allegations of domestic violence. An argument between Lombardi and his fiancée Laura Maria Rypa is said to have been the trigger for the call to the police. Rypa was then at the University Hospital in Cologne with her newborn child, Amelio Elija (6 weeks).

Lombardi's lawyer rejects the allegations of bodily harm: "There were differences of opinion, which involved insults from both sides. There was also mutual touching in the course of this emotional dispute, but no violence on the part of our client towards his fiancée."

Over the next few days, Lombardi was not allowed to approach his fiancée, according to police orders.

No end to Lombardi's involvement in DSDS

A spokesperson for RTL, Lombardi's employer, issued an official statement on Friday: "RTL is still in close contact with the parties involved and the public prosecutor's office in order to clear up the allegations as quickly as possible."

Fierce argument with fiancéeSerious allegations against Pietro Lombardi - police intervention in villa

RTL emphasized that the speculation about an immediate end to Lombardi's involvement in DSDS was unfounded. "If no new facts emerge, RTL will await any investigations and results from the Cologne public prosecutor's office as a basis for further action," it said.

Press plays up the conflict

On October 9, RTL had already stated that Pietro and his lawyer "emphatically deny the allegations." At the same time, the couple published a joint statement on Instagram. "Due to the current headlines, we have to speak out," they wrote.

The press is playing up the dispute unnecessarily. They asked that the public be kept out of it in order to protect the welfare of their children.

Reports that the University Hospital of Cologne had filed charges against Lombardi were denied by the hospital. When asked by RTL, the hospital stated that no such charges had been filed. It remains to be seen whether and how the investigation will continue. Until then, the presumption of innocence applies to Pietro Lombardi.