[ Ссылка ] In Milan, a nightclub dancer at the centre of criminal sex allegations against Silvio Berlusconi has appeared in court.
Karima El Mahroug, who is better known by her stage name Ruby the Heart-stealer, is the main witness in the case against the former Italian prime minister.
Berlusconi is facing trial for allegedly paying the young woman for sex when she was under 18, the legal minimum age for prostitution in Italy. Prosecutors claim it happened at the 76 year old's infamous Bunga-Bunga parties.
The media billionaire denies all the charges, which include abuse of power. She has denied having sex with him.
It is the first time El Mahroug has appeared before the court, even though she has been called to appear twice before. Previously she had said she was on holiday. Prosecutors claimed Berlusconi was trying to buy time.
He is seeking a fifth term in government. The judge in Milan is considering a defence request to postpone the case until after the election at the end of next month.
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