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Berlusconi Gets Jail Sentence For Illegal Wiretaps

Description:Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been sentenced to a one year jail term by an Italian court. Thursday's sentence was for making public the taped contents of a confidential phone call in a case related to a 2005 banking scandal. The media tycoon has denied any wrongdoing, and can seek to have the decision overturned before a court of appeal. Under Italian law, Berlusconi is not expected to serve any prison term until all possible appeal trials have been carried out. (0:41)

Source: Reuters

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