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Businessman confesses to attack on Italian journalist

A businessman admitted to being the mastermind behind a bombing aimed at an Italian journalist to boost his popularity.

13 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A businessman has confessed to being the mastermind behind a bombing targeting a famous Italian journalist. According to reports, the attack was planned to increase the journalist's notoriety and enhance his public image.

Lavitola, the businessman in question, justified his action by claiming he sought to reinforce the journalist's security and protect him from potential real threats, thus highlighting the vulnerability of the public figure.

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