Pippo reported to have said "...farce..."
I agree with "farce"; however, I suspect, for diametrically opposed reasons (as per others above) to PP's.
For pragmatic reasons Pippo's protest will be restricted to words only. To contest would be a waste of time and money (with maybe additional, non-recoverable, legal fees). In addition, there is potential, albeit small, that an appeal could result in extension of ban.
Pippo can follow the LA paradigm and state; as he has, "...farce." Then add: "I am tired of this witch hunt, I give up!"..."I like my credibility".
To which I say: "Grand to live in Fantasy Land".