Italy removes journalist over bomb plot uncovering
The Italian RAI Broadcasting Corporation's decision to rescind the appointment of presenter Sigfrido Ranucci was reversed after about 10 months following a bomb attack targeting his home, involving his close friend Walter Lafitola. The attack was purportedly aimed at boosting Ranucci's popularity and encouraging him to enter politics. Lafitola admitted to orchestrating the attack, which destroyed two cars, with the intention of pushing Ranucci to become a political adviser—though Ranucci was unaware of the plot. This move comes as part of RAI's efforts to protect the organization's reputation, while Ranucci’s lawyer argued that the decision to dismiss him threatens media independence.
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