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Europe
Italy Seeks U.S. Help in Shooting Probe
2006-01-18
ROME (AP) -- Rome prosecutors sought help from the United States on Wednesday in locating an American soldier believed to have shot an Italian secret service agent at a checkpoint in Iraq last year. So far, the United States has not responded to Italian requests to trace the soldier's identity and hometown, prosecutor Erminio Amelio said.

"The U.S. never answered any of our requests. We did not receive any cooperation," Amelio told The Associated Press. "They have never answered and we don't think they ever will."
His name is Joe. G.I. Joe. You might remember him, he kicked the Germans out of your sorry excuse for a country.
The U.S. Embassy in Rome said it had no immediate comment.
It's not like the military would trust the State Department with that info.
Prosecutors intend to charge the soldier in the death of Italian agent Nicola Calipari, who was killed by U.S. gunfire as he was heading to Baghdad airport on March 4 after securing the release of an Italian hostage. Another agent and the freed hostage, journalist Giuliana Sgrena, were wounded.

"There's no persecutory intention against a person or the United States," Amelio said. "We're checking on facts and responsibilities."
He added that Italian paramilitary police had been asked to locate the soldier so prosecutors can notify him of the end of their investigation, a preliminary step before requesting an indictment, possibly on murder and attempted murder charges.
You want him? Try and take him.
Posted by:Steve

#10  This is at least in part part of the runup to the Italian elections in ?March?. (I should go look that up but don't have time right now.) Berlusconi is coming back strong against the left and Prodi, or was a few days ago IIUC.
Posted by: lotp   2006-01-18 20:34  

#9  The one on the right's definitely Italian.
Posted by: 6   2006-01-18 18:17  

#8  Not sure why, but this image immediately came to mind. I guess I'm just a visual guy. Perhaps someone will translate into Italian so there are no misunderstandings.

Posted by: .com   2006-01-18 16:19  

#7  So far, the United States has not responded to Italian requests to trace the soldier's identity and hometown, prosecutor Erminio Amelio said.

Your waiting is over Rome. Go F*** YOURSELVES! Next time you see a US Army checkpoint, slow down and then come to a stop or you'll be Caliparied, capiche?
Posted by: Besoeker   2006-01-18 16:07  

#6  frustrating what fuckwits we have as "allies". Seems to be stretching that term to Clintonian limits
Posted by: Frank G   2006-01-18 14:23  

#5  Sure, just as long as we get those terror suspects from the Achille Lauro, and some other guys we find fascinating.....

Then we'll get right on it. You bet.

But if you want to start looking for him in the meantime, have at it. His name is Harry Butz. Don't forget his accomplice, Al Cohol. Go to the Bible Belt, and tell anyone that you are looking for Harry Butz and Al Cohol. Happy Hunting, paisano!
Posted by: Desert Blondie   2006-01-18 13:25  

#4  "Spata me luchi e hace ma goo, tu piccolo mierdas!"
Posted by: mojo   2006-01-18 12:54  

#3  Condi ought to go on National TV and say: “Not only NO, but HELL NO.” She should then extend her hand palm out. Trust me Ameilo, if we were attempting to Kill that bitch Sgrena you would have never found the bodies.
Posted by: Cyber Sarge   2006-01-18 11:10  

#2  "There's no persecutory intention against a person or the United States," Amelio said. "We're checking on facts and responsibilities.".

Just like our own bureaucrats in the states no longer use the term 'suspect' rather now a 'person of interest'.

How about if the Commanding General, in the Iraqi theater of operations, asks the State Department to pass on a formal request to appear before a full Article 32 investigation held concurrent with Iraq prosecuters on the cooperation with known insurgents by members of the Italian secret service? Think you'd be glad to participate?
Posted by: Spinens Elmineter8832   2006-01-18 10:02  

#1  "There's no persecutory intention against a person or the United States," Amelio said.
...before requesting an indictment, possibly on murder and attempted murder charges

So they plan to indict, but not persecute. I'm just a little American housewife -- this is too subtle and complex for me. Maybe if he'd said prosecute instead of persecute... I really need to learn Italian one of these days.
Posted by: trailing wife   2006-01-18 09:02  

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