U.S. 'disappointed' over rendition convictions

WASHINGTON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department expressed disappointment on Wednesday over the conviction in Italy of a group of Americans accused of involvement the abduction of a Muslim cleric in CIA "rendition" flights.

"We are disappointed by the verdicts against the Americans and Italians charged in Milan for their alleged involvement in the case involving Egyptian cleric Abu Omar," State Department spokesman Ian Kelly said. "The judge has not yet issued a written opinion so we're not in a position to comment further on the decision."