#1 Berlusconi sex case: President says Italy in turmoil
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 11:42 am
BBC
[quote]Italy's president has said the country is in "turmoil" over the under-age prostitution accusations against Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
Giorgio Napolitano said he hoped Mr Berlusconi would respond to Milan prosecutors as soon as possible.
The prosecutors have summoned him for questioning at the end of this week.
But lawyers for Mr Berlusconi, who denies paying for sex and has laughed off calls to resign, say they have not decided whether he will attend.
The tycoon, who may also face prosecution in three separate corruption trials, is under increasing pressure.
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[quote]Italy's president has said the country is in "turmoil" over the under-age prostitution accusations against Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
Giorgio Napolitano said he hoped Mr Berlusconi would respond to Milan prosecutors as soon as possible.
The prosecutors have summoned him for questioning at the end of this week.
But lawyers for Mr Berlusconi, who denies paying for sex and has laughed off calls to resign, say they have not decided whether he will attend.
The tycoon, who may also face prosecution in three separate corruption trials, is under increasing pressure.
Continue reading the main story
“Start Quote
Either you're up for everything or else you can get a taxi and leaveâ€