Berlusconi ‘not worried’ about trial
Italian prime minister vows to stay in office after judge orders him to stand trial over sex scandal.
Published On 16 Feb 2011
Silvio Berlusconi, the Italian prime minister, has made his first appearance since being ordered to stand trial over allegations he paid for sex with an underage girl, nicknamed Ruby the Heart Stealer.
Despite coming under mounting pressure over the scandals, the premier told journalists on Wednesday that he was not worried about the prosecution, and vowed to stay in office.
Sonia Gallego reports.