Berlusconi in prison?
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Looks like he is going to bring the good times with him here

On August 1, the Italian Court of Cassation confirmed Silvio Berlusconi's conviction for tax evasion. In view of his age – he will be 77 in September, the former prime minister will be allowed to serve his one year jail sentence under house arrest or instead complete a period of community service.

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