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Berlusconi 'paid off' witnesses
Berlusconi 'paid off' witnesses

An Italian court has accused ex-Premier Silvio Berlusconi and his lawyers of tampering with evidence by paying off witnesses in a trial related to his notorious “bunga bunga” parties.

Fri, 29 Nov, 2013

Berlusconi to attend court over business charges

ITALIAN prime minister Silvio Berlusconi is expected to attend a court hearing today over allegations of breach of trust in his business interests.

Mon, 28 Mar, 2011

Berlusconi tax trial resumes

PREMIER Silvio Berlusconi has gone back on trial for alleged tax fraud in the first of several court cases to resume after Italy’s constitutional court watered down an immunity bill sparing the premier from trial.

Tue, 01 Mar, 2011

Berlusconi to face charge he paid underage girl for sex
Berlusconi to face charge he paid underage girl for sex
AN ITALIAN judge has ordered Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi to stand trial in April on a charge that he paid an underage girl for sex, though there seemed no immediate risk the scandal would force him from office.

Wed, 16 Feb, 2011

Lawyer: Berlusconi prostitution investigation 'groundless'
Lawyer: Berlusconi prostitution investigation 'groundless'

Prosecutors are investigating whether Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi had sex with an underage prostitute and then abused his power by trying to cover up the encounters.

Fri, 14 Jan, 2011

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