The president of the Vatican City's
tribunal Giuseppe Pignatone told ANSA on Wednesday that he has
declared himself innocent in a case involving the alleged
cover-up of an investigation into the Mafia and local tenders
dating back to 1992.
The former deputy prosecutor of Palermo and top prosecutor of
Reggio Calabria and Rome on Wednesday was questioned by State
attorneys in Caltanissetta investigating the case.
"I declared my innocence on the potential charge of aggravated
aiding and abetting.
"I am committed to contributing, within the limits of my
abilities, to investigative efforts of the State attorney's
office of Caltanissetta", said Pignatone.
The magistrate has been placed under investigation by State
attorneys in the Sicilian city in connection with the alleged
cover-up of the probe.
A former prosecutor in Palermo, Gioacchino Natoli, and finance
police General Stefano Screpanti have also been placed under
investigation for allegedly aiding and abetting the Mafia.
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