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Fabrizio Corona, in his podcast Falsissimo, did not spare criticism of Francesca Fagnani's interview with Massimo Bossetti, considered by him and his lawyer Claudio Salvagni more of a show than a real journalistic investigation. Corona's words are incisive: "They transformed Bossetti into a pop character, complete with stage design and studied look.
But the presenter, 120% sure of her guilt, has lost sight of her role as a journalist". A frontal attack that illuminates a burning question: where does information end and the show begin?
Direct criticism of the interview
Corona says Fagnani’s approach was too biased. “She prepared herself, she studied the papers, but she never gave Bossetti the chance to express himself. It was a real assault,” he says. The host tried to prove Bossetti’s guilt, in stark contrast to the Netflix documentary that paints him in a more innocent light. This contrast has raised questions not only about the quality of journalism, but also about the responsibility journalists have in covering such sensitive stories.
The voice of Bossetti's lawyer
Claudio Salvagni, Bossetti's defense attorney, confirmed Corona's criticisms. "What we saw was a show, and I'm sorry to say it. I told the presenter that she missed an opportunity for real analysis. She didn't understand who she was dealing with," he said over the phone. Salvagni emphasizes that real information should go beyond emotions and controversies, instead trying to understand the truth behind the facts.
Corona's words and his approach to the truth
In the last part of her podcast, Corona explains the reason for her criticism: “I wanted to make my voice heard because this program was created to counter what is said on TV. The truth can only emerge from the interested party”. During the episode, she also shared excerpts from a phone call with Fagnani, where the conversation immediately becomes more personal. Corona compliments her, but then focuses on the importance of storytelling and truth, especially in complex cases like Bossetti’s.
The phone call between Corona and Fagnani
The phone call begins with compliments: “You were beautiful, you looked great.” But the conversation soon shifts to Bossetti. Fagnani claims that the interview gave Yara’s parents moral compensation, but Corona disagrees. “Your narrative is too personal, you can’t allow yourself to be so involved.” The host admits that she left a margin of doubt, but her conviction is clear. “I did everything I could to bring out her nature,” she says, highlighting the challenge and responsibility of doing journalism in such delicate contexts.
A debate that continues
Corona and Salvagni's criticisms are not isolated. Selvaggia Lucarelli also expressed disapproval of the interview, suggesting that the line between information and entertainment is becoming thinner. While Rai prepares its new schedules, the debate on the ethics of journalism is becoming increasingly heated. In a context in which clickbaiting and sensationalism seem to reign supreme, the question remains: how can journalists maintain an ethical and responsible approach to their storytelling?