Italian police officers jailed for 12 years over 2009 custody death
(The Guardian Italy)

Carabinieri Alessio di Bernardo and Raffaele d´Alessandro found guilty of involuntary manslaughter of Stefano CucchiTwo Italian police officers have been sentenced to 12 years in jail over the fatal beating of a 31-year-old man in custody in 2009, in a case that has gripped the country.Alessio di Bernardo and Raffaele d´Alessandro, members of the carabinieri, the Italian military police, were both found guilty of the involuntary manslaughter of Stefano Cucchi, who was arrested in a Rome park on 15 October 2009 after being found in possession of about 20g of hashish and three packets of cocaine. Related: Trial gripping Italy hears police beat detainee who later died Continue reading...