[FairOpinion]

Actually, I understand this WAS done with the knowledge and tacit agreement from the Italian intel agency and probably the government.

Some anti-war prosecutor and judge just started this to defy their own government and try to whip up some anti-US sentiment. Berlusconi is caught between the rock and the hardspot, which was the intent.

I read about this some time ago, when it started, and apparently they just don't want to let it go.

[SpringheelJack]

Understand that how? The Italian government denies it, and our government sure doesn't seem to be saying anything. When you work extrajudicially you have no right to expect others to "just let it go".

[Patriot from Philly]

I expected the Milan prosecutor to ask for extradition. Now comes the interesting part. I expect an elaborate dance between the US and Italian governments to protect the Italians on this but not cause too much trouble for the Americans involved.

For instance, the Italians will probably stall for awhile on requesting extradition and would like to avoid it all together unless it gets too hot politically.

If they ask for extradition, it will be with a wink and a nod expecting the US to ignore it. The Italian government won't issue an international arrest warrant.

I would not be surprised if the plan has already been laid out.