Berlusconi’s defence team accuses court of bias

Former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi’s defence team has denied there were any erotic escapades at dinners at his villa near Milan and accused the court of bias against the media mogul.

Nicolo Ghedini said during closing arguments that Berlusconi neither paid for sex with an under-age teen, nor exerted pressure on police officials in an effort to cover it up, as charged. The sensational trial is in its final stage, with a verdict is expected later this month.