Confessed Bomb Mastermind's Motive Doubted by Rome Prosecutors

Valter Lavitola confessed to masterminding the October 2025 bombing of journalist Sigfrido Ranucci's home, claiming he sought to secure better security for his friend. Rome prosecutors doubt that motive, citing a lack of corroborating evidence and alleged misdirection. They suspect Lavitola aimed to boost Ranucci's political profile, pointing to a phone call in which Lavitola allegedly told Ranucci "you will be prime minister in two years."