#16: The Italian Government Charges Carlo Ponti With Bigamy in 1962
In 1962, Italian authorities formally charged Carlo Ponti with bigamy, arguing that his Mexican divorce and subsequent marriage were not legally valid under Italian law. The charges intensified scrutiny surrounding their relationship.
The case carried potential criminal consequences and further complicated their status in Italy. Public debate moved beyond gossip columns into court proceedings. The legal challenge threatened both Ponti’s freedom and the legitimacy of their union.