Berlusconi trial: Judges throw out corruption case

[Eugene]

Source: BBC

25 February 2012 Last updated at 14:10 GMT

Berlusconi trial: Judges throw out corruption case

Judges have thrown out a bribery case against former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, because it expired under the statute of limitations.

Mr Berlusconi was accused of paying his former British tax lawyer, David Mills, to lie in court to protect his interests.

The case dates back to the 1990s.

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He is on trial separately on charges of tax fraud and sex with an underage prostitute.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17165799

[ck4829]

1. Berlusconi deserves a place in the Guiness Book of World Records for all the cases this happened to

I don't think there's anyone else who has this many cases get thrown out because he dragged them out and changed location of the court.

Just need a 'government corruption' section.

[MADem]

2. Bought 'n paid for! Wonder if he'll be able to buy his way out of the other charges? nt

[JDPriestly]

3. Berlusconi and Bush -- the symbols for their time.

Both lead their countries to economic disaster.