Berlusconi blasts sex scandal as ‘disgusting’

ITALIAN prosecutors demanded yesterday that Premier Silvio Berlusconi be put on immediate trial over accusations he paid for sex with a 17-year-old Moroccan girl and used his influence to try to cover it up. The Italian leader, 74, blasted the “disgusting” action, saying it aimed to topple his government.

The prosecutors, who filed their request in Milan, are seeking a trial now because they believe there is overwhelming evidence against the leader.

A judge must decide whether to accept the prosecutors’ request and indict Berlusconi, or dismiss it. The decision could be made in as little as five days.