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ROME — The murder conviction of U.S. student Amanda Knox has not damaged U.S.-Italian relations, despite suggestions the verdict was tainted by anti-American sentiment, a top Italian diplomat said Monday.
After a tense weekend, the diplomat sought to quell speculation of a full-blown crisis, saying no criticism had come from the U.S. secretary of state.
“Who criticized?” asked Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini, speaking to reporters in Brussels. “Certainly not Hillary Clinton. Let’s not create confusion.”
Clinton, speaking Sunday, said she had not looked into the case but would meet with anybody who had concerns.
