Life Under Guard for Italian Journalist Threatened by Mafia Boss

As one of Italy’s best-known news anchors, Massimo Giletti knows that reporting on the Mafia comes with risks. But even now he is adjusting to how coverage of organized crime has impacted his life.

For the past year, the Rome-based journalist has had round-the-clock police protection. Two officers accompany him everywhere — even when out reporting. Sorry, but your browser cannot support embedded video of this type, you can download this video to view it offline. “It’s very difficult. It’s strange. Because you are not free to move, to speak with people. Always two people around you. So it’s very difficult,” Giletti told VOA.