Overview
- The blast outside Ranucci’s home in Pomezia destroyed his car and damaged his daughter’s vehicle and the house façade, with no injuries reported.
- Ranucci said at least one kilogram of explosive was used, describing the detonation as powerful enough to kill a passerby.
- After he filed a complaint, the Rome anti‑mafia prosecutor took charge of the investigation, which is working to identify those responsible and determine a motive.
- Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi said the journalist’s security has been reinforced to the maximum, while Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and media groups condemned what they called a grave act of intimidation.
- Ranucci, who has lived under police escort since 2014 after repeated threats, and colleagues link the attack to his investigative reporting, though no perpetrator or motive has been confirmed; RSF ranks Italy 49th for press freedom in 2025.