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Valter Lavitola confesses to being the mastermind behind the attack on Ranucci

Lavitola stated that he acted to protect Sigfrido Ranucci during a lengthy interrogation.

12 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Valter Lavitola has confessed to the investigating judge that he is the mastermind behind the attack against Sigfrido Ranucci. The interrogation, which lasted over five hours, took place in Rebibbia prison.

According to Lavitola, the motivation behind his action was to ensure stronger protection for Ranucci, excluding any political motive.

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