(ANSA) - ROME, MAY 8 - The United States government has
recognized Italy's concern about the violent treatment of Matteo
Falcinelli, a 25-year-old from Spoleto who was hogtied by Miami
police for 13 minutes after being arrested outside a nightclub
in the Florida city in February.
"We acknowledge the concerns raised by the Italian government
and the Falcinelli family about the circumstances of Matteo's
arrest in Miami," a US State Department spokesperson told ANSA
when asked about the matter.
"We understand that the police have opened an internal
investigation into the case and we will continue to monitor
these developments". (ANSA).
US govt 'acknowledges Italy concerns over Falcinelli' (2)
25-year-old hog-tied after arrest by police in Miami
