Elders family issued a atng, we are shocked and dismayed about the events that have been reported but have very little independent information about these events. Weve learned there was a brief hearing in rome today after which elders lawyers told reporters he advised his client not to answer questions in court as was his right. Roz plater, nbc bay area. Tributes are pouring in for that officer tonight. Ciao mario, one tweet sd torked the officer. Italian Police Officers turning on their lights to honor regas funeral is expected to be held on monday in the very same church where he was just married. For some, this homicide case brings back memories of amanda knox, the american who spent four years in an italian prison after the murder of her fellow Exchange Student and roommate back in 2007. Knox was 20 years old at the time. That conviction was followed by a successful appeal based on complaints about the prosecutors tactics and character assassination. A second trial found knox not g