I have not heard what they've had to say or who, if anybody, has spoken to them.
I have no doubt the U.S. will do a thorough investigation and I, too, am very interested in how their story comports with the several versions the Italian woman has given.
It really is awful and PM Berlusconi has been such an ally, I wonder if this scheme was concocted without his knowledge. My guess is he was kept in the dark.
I believe you're on to something. This would be the perfect opportunity to weaken his position.