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Journalist Adriano Cappellari admits to faking an attack

Cappellari apologized after confessing to fabricating an arson attack against him.

8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Adriano Cappellari, a journalist from Veneto, has admitted to falsifying an attack against himself, stating that he invented the event. According to Rai News, the simulated incident was related to his association with Don Patriciello.

In a letter submitted to the public prosecutor, Cappellari explained that he was overwhelmed by emotions and fears, losing clarity of thought. He offered his apologies to everyone, acknowledging the negative consequences of his actions, as reported by ANSA and Sky TG24.

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