In Italy, the Prime Minister of that country, Silvio Berlusconi, has been accused of having paid sex with an underage teen runaway and he has been ordered to stand trail. He is charged with child rape and with abuse of power..
The prosecutors charge that the 74-year-old, Mr Berlusconi, paid a 17-year-old for sex and used his influence to cover it up.
The billionaire prime minster, according to prosecutors, began a relationship with the teen age girl when he was probably just 16.
Mr.Berlusconi denies any wrongdoing, says he will fight the charges "tooth and nail."
From NBC News -- "A judge ordered a fast track trial that will send (Mr.Berlusconi) straight to a three-judge panel, all women. Meanwhile, women all over the country have demanded he resign. He refuses, adding he's always given women attention and respect, making them feel special. He said he's not worried about trial calling it all a politically motivated attack. If convicted (Mr.Berlusconi ) could face up to 15 years in prison." See the video.
Well, the gentleman's defense is that he made the young girl feel special? Talk about being full of ones self?
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy