Abruzzo governor acquitted of graft

(ANSA) - L'Aquila, March 30 - An appeals court on Monday upheld the acquittal of Abruzzo Governor Luciano D'Alfonso and another 17 people on charges of taking kickbacks for contracts in Pescara when the governor was mayor of the Adriatic port city.
    "Thank you judges but the regret for the interruption of an administrative experience that was bearing so much fruit for citizens remains," said D'Alfonso.