Stabbed US student in Rome 'awake, talking'

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By Praxilla Trabattoni, NBC NewsROME -- A 19-year-old American student allegedly stabbed by a friend after a night of partying in Italy’s capital is awake and talking, officials said Saturday.

Follow @NBCNewsWorldThe victim, New Jersey-born Fabio Malpeso, is "doing much better and is awake and has already spoken to his parents and sibling,” Police Chief Lorenzo Suraci told NBC News. “Doctors are more confident on his recovery now."


Suraci said police hope to speak to Malpeso, who underwent surgery for stab wounds to his lungs and other parts of his body, when he recovers further.

Attorney Vincenzo Comi, who represents alleged assailant Alexander Reid, also said he was told Malpeso is improving.

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