'God's banker' murder trial adjourned in Rome

Five suspects charged in the 1982 murder of an Italian banker who was found hanging from a London bridge went on trial in Rome today, but defence lawyers claimed that the victim committed suicide.

The trial into the murder of Roberto Calvi, nicknamed ‘God’s banker’ because of his close Vatican ties, opened in a high-security courtroom before eight judges. The opening hearing was procedural and presiding Judge Mario D’Andria said he hoped for a quick trial.