Italian authorities launch an investigation into an image leaked to a newspaper that shows a blindfolded American suspected in the killing of a police officer
The image was leaked to the respected Italian newspaper, Corriere della Sera.Italian police have confirmed the authenticity of the photo, and told CNN that a two-pronged investigation has been launched into both why the suspect was blindfolded -- and who leaked the photo to the press."The general command of the Carabinieri police strongly distances itself from the photo and the distribution of the photo of the people detained for the homicide of the Officer Mario Cerciello Rega.
The officers were unarmed, police added.The Carabinieri police force said in a statement that the Americans were arrested Friday night for"the crime of aggravated murder and attempted extortion."Alleged confessionPolice allege both Americans confessed to taking part in the assault, and say Elder confessed in the early hours of the interrogation on Friday to murder.
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