The Italian woman involved is defending herself: "It's all a misunderstanding," Beatrice Folchi told some of her acquaintances from Latina, where she is originally from. The girl was initially ...

Two men suspected in the kidnapping and torture of a 28-year-old Italian cryptocurrency investor have pleaded not guilty, while the investigation into their case appears to have expanded to the New ...

New York police had previously arrested William Duplessie, 33, and John Woeltz, 37, on the charges, as well as a third individual, Beatrice Folchi, 24, though her prosecution is being deferred.

Another, Beatrice Folchi, 24, was also arrested Friday and charged with kidnapping and unlawful imprisonment. However, her prosecution was deferred, according to The New York Times. William Duplessie, ...

Woeltz’s assistant, Beatrice Folchi, an Italian national, was also taken into custody on Friday but was later released after prosecutors said more evidence was needed before moving forward.

The other suspect was a 24-year-old woman named Beatrice Folchi, who was later released after the Manhattan DA's Office declined to prosecute her pending further investigation.

A third person, Beatrice Folchi, was initially arrested and charged for her role in the scheme, but has since been released.

Authorities also briefly arrested a third party in the alleged scheme, 24-year-old Beatrice Folchi, who purportedly worked as Woeltz’s assistant.

Beatrice Folchi, Woeltz’ assistant, has also been charged with kidnapping and unlawful imprisonment.

Beatrice Folchi, 24, was initially charged with kidnapping and unlawful imprisonment, but was released and her prosecution was deferred, officials said, according to the New York Times.

An assistant to Woeltz, 24-year-old Beatrice Folchi, was also arrested and charged over the plot, but district attorneys have declined to prosecute her pending further investigation, The New York ...