Berlusconi Shows up in Court in Tax Fraud Case

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Associated Press

Berlusconi Shows up in Court in Tax Fraud Case
Berlusconi makes rare trial appearance in tax fraud, greeted by supporters
The Associated Press
By COLLEEN BARRY Associated Press
MILAN April 11, 2011 (AP)

Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi made a rare court appearance Monday for his trial on a tax fraud charge.

Berlusconi smiled and shook hands with lawyers as he entered the courthouse in Milan. Outside, dozens of his supporters organized a demonstration, with blue balloons saying "Silvio, resist!"

Berlusconi denies the charge and has declared that he will appear in the Milan tribunal as frequently as duties allow to contest four active court cases against him.

"These charges are laughable, unfounded and demented," Berlusconi told reporters inside the courtroom. He called the charges "the invention of the public prosecutor."



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