Overview
- An explosive device with roughly one kilogram of charge detonated late on October 16 outside Ranucci’s home in Pomezia, destroying his car, damaging his daughter’s vehicle and a nearby house, and causing no injuries.
- Carabinieri seized explosive residues for forensic analysis and are gathering wide-angle CCTV footage that may show who planted the device.
- The Rome anti-mafia directorate opened an inquiry led by prosecutor Carlo Villani under the coordination of Ilaria Calò, and no arrests have been announced.
- Ranucci filed a formal complaint at the Carabinieri station in via Trionfale and called the episode a worrying escalation following repeated threats.
- Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi ordered maximum reinforcement of protective measures as national leaders, Rai and press unions voiced solidarity, with a demonstration set outside Rai in via Teulada and calls for an urgent Vigilanza Rai hearing.