Defense says Berlusconi's age, political stature warrant leniency
MILAN, Italy, Jan. 14 (UPI) -- An appeal by Silvio Berlusconi argued the ex-Italian prime minister should have been shown leniency on a prostitution conviction, given his political stature. The appeal, filed Jan. 2 but made public Tuesday, said Berlusconi should have been afforded leniency when he... Sign in to see full entry.