Stefano Tamburini strikes again: his “Briganti con la divisa” opens up unimaginable scenarios
*Briganti con la divisa* (Edizioni Il Foglio Letterario) is the fascinating new book by Stefano Tamburini, a renowned Tuscan journalist and writer who enlisted Don Armando Zappolini to write the foreword. The pages of the book recount a series of disturbing events—a real-life scenario marked by abuse, injustice, and criminal behavior. At the heart of the story lies a shocking succession of events—hidden or manipulated by the very people whose job it was to uphold the law and fight crime.
But the story is not limited to police officers who betrayed their role, transforming themselves from guardians of the law into perpetrators of illegality. The picture that emerges is even more serious: unlawful arrests, fabricated evidence—sometimes hastily concocted but nonetheless capable of producing concrete consequences—and citizens who were unjustly targeted, accused, and discredited.
It is a true story that, given its dramatic nature, might seem like the plot of a novel: reality alone is enough for Tamburini to craft, with his usual mastery, a story suspended between tragedy and redemption, with an ending that, while leaving room for hope, retains an inevitable bitter aftertaste.
Throughout his professional career, Tamburini has gained extensive experience in the world of journalism, holding leadership positions at major publications.
His career has led him to serve as editor-in-chief of newspapers such as *Il Tirreno*, *Corriere Romagna*, and *La Città di Salerno*, as well as the AGL news agency of the Espresso Group. This path has allowed him to engage with both the local dimension of journalism and issues of national interest.
Alongside his work in newsrooms, Tamburini has developed a strong interest in investigative journalism and civic engagement. In his books, he addresses issues related to rights, justice, and the mechanisms of power, bringing to light events and contradictions that are often little known.
This focus is evident in works dedicated to different themes but united by a strong civic dimension: *Il prezzo da pagare* explores the relationship between sports and human rights; *L’Italia dei favori* investigates power dynamics and systems; while *Briganti con la divisa* focuses on abuses, illegal activities, and serious distortions linked to the actions of institutional representatives. And we must not forget *L’uomo e il mare*, which recounts a story that is far too little known…
