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WritersBlock Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jul-14-08 05:10 PM
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Italians jailed over G8 protest


http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/low/world/europe/7506609.stm

An Italian court has found 15 officials guilty of mistreating protesters following violent demonstrations at G8 meeting in the city of Genoa in 2001.

A judge handed down prison sentences ranging from five months to five years to the accused - many members of the police, as well as doctors.

Another 30 officials were cleared of charges, including assault.

Protesters have said they were strip-searched and beaten by police. The prosecution said they were tortured.
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