Tunisian at center of threat case

The trial of Tunisian national Afif Ben Fattoum resumed in the Italian city of Ascoli Piceno. He is accused of threatening to kill investigating judge Giuliana Filippo after recordings made inside his cell revealed threats prompted by her refusal to release him or convert his sentence to house arrest. During an attempt to question him, he pulled out a razor blade and injured guards as they tried to restrain him, prompting authorities to step up security around the judge. After escaping and going into hiding, he was arrested again. He faces charges including threatening a public official, assaulting security personnel, and possessing a prohibited bladed weapon.

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