Vannacci a bit down but determined to defend self

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 24 - Italian antigay general Roberto Vannacci is " a bit down but determined to defend himself" from possible charges of embezzlement and fraud linked to his stint as military attaché in Moscow a few years ago, the head of the Italian military observatory told ANSA after Corriere della Sera broke the news of the probe Saturday.
    "I have heard from General Roberto Vannacci in these hours: he is a bit dejected but determined to safeguard his image, his work and his honesty," said Domenico Leggiero, president of the Military Observatory.
    Leggiero said the probe was the result of "baseless allegations made by the (defence) ministry to politically burn the general and throw him under the bus.
    "But he will go ahead". (ANSA).