Italy's Supreme Court has overturned acquittals for 21 women in the "Bunga Bunga" case, paving the way for a retrial that extends the nearly 14-year-old legal saga involving Silvio Berlusconi.
Italian Supreme Court Revives 'Bunga Bunga' Case
Italian Supreme Court Revives 'Bunga Bunga' Case
The court's decision to retry the women accused of covering up Berlusconi's parties reignites the long-standing scandal.
Italy's Supreme Court ruled on Monday to overturn acquittals from a lower court, allowing 21 women accused in the "Bunga Bunga" scandal to face another trial. The decision further entangles them in legal proceedings tied to the late Silvio Berlusconi's infamous bacchanals. The case, which emerged in 2010, originally involved accusations against Berlusconi of paying a minor for sex at one of his parties, a charge he ultimately overcame. The upcoming trial will focus on claims that these women accepted payments to shield Berlusconi, a verdict previously dismissed on procedural shortcomings. While the Supreme Court has yet to provide its reasoning, an appeals court in Milan will soon reconsider the charges. This development underscores Berlusconi's enduring impact on Italy's political and judicial landscape following his passing.
