The tourist who was filmed apparently carving his name into a wall of Rome’s 2,000-year-old Colosseum late last month has sent a letter of apology to the local prosecutor’s office, his defense lawyer told CNN on Thursday. The tourist’s name is Ivan Dimitrov, his lawyer told CNN. CNN has reached out to the prosecutor’s office to confirm receipt of the letter but has yet to hear a response. The lawyer said that the letter was also sent to the Rome municipality, but the Rome mayor’s office told CNN they had not received it. The tourist is being investigated by the Rome prosecutor’s office for damage to cultural property, the lawyer confirmed.

Source: CNN July 07, 2023 11:58 UTC