
AI-generated summary
The tension between Salvo Sottile and the Report correspondents arose from the posts on social media that Sottile published on the Ranucci affair, which also provoked criticism from Rai councilor Roberto Natale.
Big words flew near the courtyard of the Rai headquarters in via Teulada where some Report correspondents met Salvo Sottile, before the latter showed up at the '2pm' press conference of which he will be host. The episode was told by Fanpage.it and then confirmed by those present.
The host - as explained - met Bernardo Iovene and Luca Bertazzoni, asking them: 'How are you doing?'. The two then responded with insults, calling him a 'sellout' and a 'piece of shit'.
"I confirm what happened - Sottile then explained on the sidelines of the press conference -. Big words flew. These are things that can happen in working environments, we are all part of the In-depth editorial team. I imagine there is some nervousness, but it is always unpleasant to insult a colleague". The episode was also confirmed by Iovene. "Let's not exaggerate, let's not make a point of it - he told ANSA -. It was an exchange of opinions between colleagues".
At the root of the tension are the social media posts that Sottile wrote on the Ranucci affair, which also provoked a critical intervention from Rai councilor Roberto Natale. "Natale is not well informed - said Sottile -. I simply published a series of pieces by colleagues, not mine, as I do every day on important events. If this was seen as an attack or a lack of respect, I'm sorry but that's not the case".
Rai - it was explained - will start the necessary checks to understand whether there may be the conditions for disciplinary measures.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Rai will initiate disciplinary proceedings against Report correspondents or Salvo Sottile.
Likely · Within weeks
Salvo Sottile will retain his role as host of 'Ore 14' despite the altercation.
Possible · Within months

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