Dancer 'lied' in Berlusconi sex case

May 25, 2013 03:29

A dancer alleged to have had paid sex as a minor with Italy's ex-leader Silvio Berlusconi told a court that she had lied to investigators in 2010. Karima El-Mahroug said she had "made up" details about erotic parties held at his villa while he was still PM. She was testifying at the trial of three former Berlusconi aides accused of soliciting prostitutes for him.

Mr Berlusconi is being tried separately on charges of paying for underage sex with Ms El-Mahroug. Both the dancer and Mr Berlusconi have denied the allegations. Ms El-Mahroug is not charged with any crime in either case and is formally recognised in both as an injured party.

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