"This could be my last appearance as host of Report. We're waiting for a decision, a decision that has a clear political basis, but I'm holding out until the end ." This was stated by journalist Sigfrido Ranucci, guest this evening in Favignana at the "Odisee di ieri e di oggi" program.

Meanwhile, those arrested for the journalist bombing have told prosecutors: " We don't know Lavitola or Ranucci, only Tavares ." Several hours of questioning in Rebibbia prison saw, for the first time, two of the four arrested accused of being the perpetrators of the attack on journalist Sigfrido Ranucci answer all the prosecutors' questions. "Pellegrino D'Avino and Antonio Passariello only had contact with Gomes Tavares," the factotum of the instigator of the bombing, former publisher Valter Lavitola. Therefore, "they didn't know Ranucci or Lavitola and confirmed they didn't mean to harm anyone," their lawyers Generoso Pagliarulo and Antonio Falconieri explained as they left the Roman prison this evening after having entered at 10:00 AM. And the various versions given so far seem to converge among the suspects.

The defense's stance remains unchanged: "The issues we already knew were touched upon. The scope of the warrant is that of the first warrant," namely, Tavares's request to plant the device outside Ranucci's house, "not the gunshots," as Lavitola had requested, according to what he himself told prosecutors. In front of the magistrates, D'Avino and Passariello "answered all the questions, they did not shy away ." It is therefore likely that they also provided their version of events regarding some obscure points in the same warrant that led to their arrest, including that "doctor," whom they allegedly spoke about without associating him with any name. No questions, the lawyers say, were asked about the identity of "Corrado," who appears in the intercepted conversations. In answering the questions, the two also emphasized the nature of the device, which was not intended to cause harm: in short, it was supposed to be a farce.

For this reason, in the coming hours, the defense—who are aiming to rule out the alleged aggravating circumstance of mafia methods—will submit a request for mitigation of the precautionary measure, likely house arrest, if not its revocation, as—in their opinion—there is no risk of escape or tampering with evidence. The request will be reviewed by the prosecutor and the investigating judge, and a decision could be received as early as next week. A request for a summary trial remains a possibility, while developments regarding the other arrested members of the group remain unclear: Saverio Mutone, also in prison, and Marika De Filippis, D'Avino's partner, who is currently under house arrest. Mutone will likely also be heard in the coming days at the request of his lawyers, while for De Filippis, everything will depend on her health, as she is reportedly about to give birth.

D'Avino and Passariello's statements appear to overlap with those of Lavitola and with the statements made in interviews by Gomes Tavares himself. According to Sergio Cola, the former publisher's lawyer, these interrogations reveal that "Valter Lavitola's version is not refuted; in fact, it appears to be partially or totally confirmed." Cola, in preparation for Lavitola's re-examination, which will be heard again by magistrates on September 7, will ask the prosecutor to obtain a copy of these latest documents. Tavares, still a fugitive and contacted in Africa by TG1, also confirms: "I know some of those arrested for the attack, but I won't talk about the bomb. If I wanted to escape, I would go to Russia, where I know people and where no one could ask for extradition," says the Cameroonian factotum, reiterating: " I will return to Italy to speak with the magistrates ." He then sends a message to his former publisher and friend: "Lavitola, hold on and get out quickly."

(Unioneonline)

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