An Italian prosecutor, who has been called "dead man walking" by members of the Mafia, has told Sky News he will not be intimidated at the start of the biggest trial against the criminal syndicate in decades.
More than 350 people will face charges including murder, drug trafficking, extortion and money laundering - and Nicola Gratteri is the man who has overseen the case.
"You need to have broad shoulders and nerves of steel," he said. "You need to stay calm and not get caught up in emotion or tension. You need to rationalise every emotion because the goal is important and fundamental."
Mr Gratteri is Italy's most famous anti-Mafia prosecutor and, as a consequence, he and his family have had to live under police protection for decades.
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