Two Italian policemen who allegedly sexually assaulted two American students in Florence while on duty were suspended Saturday on a precautionary basis, authorities said. Italian media say three patrol cars went to a nightclub to investigate a fight. Officials from Italy’s Carabinieri paramilitary police corps stressed the suspension reflects alleged conduct while on duty and is separate from Florence prosecutors’ criminal investigation of the alleged sexual assaults. Florence, with its many museums and churches full with Renaissance masterpieces, is a popular destination for many Americans, especially university students. The women reportedly arrived in Florence several months ago to study Italian at a language institute.

Source: Fox News September 10, 2017 00:56 UTC