Silvio Berlusconi

From a legal standpoint, how will Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi, justify to a court of three female judges, why he lavished expensive, amorous gifts, worth $350,000, upon 17-year-old, underage stripper and prostitute, Karima El Mahroug.

Prosecutor's using the stripper's testimony revealed, Berlusconi gave Mahroug, "Two Rolex watches, one of which was worth $70,000, a $25,000 fur stole, a $20,000 diamond necklace, Versace shoes, a Dolce and Gabbana Swarovksi crystal designer watch, diamond bracelets, pendants, rings, earrings from brands like Bulgari and Tiffany red and black Valentino dress encrusted with Swarovski pearls, as a gift on Valentine's Day 2010 to mark 'our first meeting.'" He also "promised her an Audi R8."

Karima El Mahroug answering questions about the scandal on TV

As you can see based on testimony, Berlusconi gave Mahroug an expensive dress for Valentine's Day, which explains much about the nature of their illicit relationship. These are not gifts one gives to a minor one is not related to in some measure, as it would explain the largesse.

Karima El Mahroug showing off a Rolex watch Prime Minister Berlusconi gave her

These are gifts a man gives his wife, girlfriend or mistress. This aforementioned evidence and additional items such as incriminating wiretaps, coupled with items indicating El Mahroug was present at orgies Berlusconi held at his Milan, Italy home, paints a picture of a man engaging in sex with a minor. Berlusconi's ex-wife's claims of her repulsion at his proclivity for underage girls, also doesn't help his case.    

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