Rome Prosecutors Doubt Confessed Bomb Plotter's Stated Motive

Valter Lavitola confessed to masterminding the October 2025 bombing of journalist Sigfrido Ranucci's home, claiming he wanted better security for his friend. Rome prosecutors doubt that, citing no corroborating evidence and alleged misdirection. They suspect Lavitola sought to raise Ranucci's political profile, noting a phone call where he reportedly told Ranucci, "you will be prime minister in two years."