Via D'Amelio bombing

The Via D'Amelio bombing was a deadly car attack in Palermo, Italy, on July 19, 1992. It targeted Italian judge Giovanni Falcone, who was fighting organized crime, specifically the Sicilian Mafia. A bomb planted in a van exploded near his car, killing Falcone, his wife, and three members of his escort. The attack aimed to intimidate and halt anti-Mafia efforts. It is considered one of the most significant acts of Mafia violence in Italy, highlighting the dangerous influence of organized crime and the sacrifices made by those fighting against it.