Rai Under Fire: Allegations of 140,000 Euro Payment to Convicted Murderer Massimo Bossetti for Interview Spark Controversy

Rome, Italy – A new scandal has erupted involving Italy's national broadcaster, Rai, following accusations by former paparazzi Fabrizio Corona. Corona claims that Rai paid Massimo Bossetti, convicted for the murder of Yara Gambirasio, a staggering 140,000 euros for an exclusive interview on the popular show "Belve." According to Corona, who made the allegations on the latest episode of his YouTube show "Falsissimo," Rai treated Bossetti "like a television star" despite his conviction. He asserted that the payment, estimated at 140,000 euros, was made to secure the exclusive interview. Corona stated that the true scandal lies not just in the broadcast of the interview but in the alleged payment itself, suggesting the figure, while possibly not exact, is still substantial, with "four zeros." The accusations have immediately ignited widespread debate and controversy across social media platforms. In response to the claims, Francesca Fagnani, the journalist and host of "Belve," has vehemently denied the allegations. Fagnani categorically stated that Corona's accusations are "absolutely false," defending the integrity and correctness of both her program and Rai.