Reading the telephone conversations between Ranucci and Lavitola is instructive for many. From these documents published by all the newspapers we have confirmation that the journalist's concern was to reassure Lavitola in the aftermath of the first public revelations. Underlining that he could easily argue that there was no motive for which he could be held responsible for the attack''. This was declared by Forza Italia senator Maurizio Gasparri, member of the Rai Supervisory Board.
''Ranucci's effort to defend Lavitola is truly singular. Which makes it clear that the political projects were not cultivated only by the restaurant manager. Moreover - continues Gasparri -, during his public self-exaltation, Ranucci confirms the hypothesis of political candidacy, a thesis of Lavitola and according to Ranucci also of others. Therefore, the connection between the political use of public television and possible political aspirations is admitted. The tones with which Ranucci addressed the public during one of his shows should be noted, without any self-criticism and with a self-celebration that was a reason for further reflection. But no celebratory rally can help Ranucci recover a reputation that has now been seriously compromised, as has been seen in recent days, both with the document from the Report editorial team, critical of Ranucci, and with the silence of many of his former political defenders, and with the request for a step back also from representatives of the Democratic Party and authoritative journalists of all tendencies".
Campione, Fdi: 'The story of the Ranucci case remains aberrant even if it were fantasy'
"There is one aspect that has remained muted these days in the debate on Sigfrido Ranucci's statements: the silence of feminists. Precisely in the face of a story that calls into question the representation of women, the asymmetry of power in professional relationships and that chauvinist and patriarchal culture so often denounced, it is surprising that the usual voices of indignation have not been raised." This was declared by Susanna Donatella Campione, senator of the Fratelli d'Italia and member of the parliamentary commission of inquiry into feminicide and gender violence. "If it were also the result of fantasy, it would be equally aberrant. Because imagining and recounting events of this kind with complacency, almost as if they were a source of pride, is in itself an indication of the worst chauvinist culture.
Particularly striking is the story of the relationship with an intern in his editorial team, suffering from multiple sclerosis, who apparently lost a child conceived with him and who, after discovering a betrayal, ran away distraught, ending up under a car and subsequently dying. Hearing such a dramatic story dismissed in a disrespectful way with expressions like "fuck", amidst the laughter of the public, is horrifying", continues Campione. "It's not moralism about private life. There is an obvious asymmetry of power between a character of Ranucci's professional weight and an intern. Those who can influence the opportunities and careers of others should separate the professional level from the sentimental and sexual one and have the utmost respect towards their collaborators. Yet precisely on this the silence of certain feminism is deafening. Where are those who in other circumstances have denounced chauvinism, patriarchy and power imbalances? The defense of women's dignity cannot depend on the political or cultural identity of the man involved. If similar words had been uttered by a right-wing journalist, would we have witnessed the same silence?", says Senator Fdi again. "True, fictionalized or invented, it remains a disconcerting story, like the double standard of those who, after having made the fight against patriarchy and chauvinism a flag for years, today seem to have nothing to say", concludes Campione.
Bignami (FdI): 'It's surreal that Ranucci is suing Forleo instead of clarifying the gray areas'
"It is surreal that Sigfrido Ranucci, instead of clarifying the many gray areas of his behavior, complains to the magistrate Clementina Forleo who, by virtue of her experience, points out a series of anomalies concerning the Ranucci - Lavitola case. What will the ANM do now, will it defend a magistrate from Ranucci's arrogant attack or will it give the criminal's best friend Lavitola another standing ovation?". This was declared by the group leader of the Brothers of Italy in the Chamber, Galeazzo Bignami.
