Italy prosecutors clear contested presidential pardon after probe
Italian prosecutors have cleared a presidential pardon granted to Nicole Minetti, a former showgirl linked to Silvio Berlusconi. The pardon was initially questioned due to inconsistencies in her case, particularly regarding the adoption of her child. After an investigation, authorities confirmed the legality of the adoption and the child's medical condition, leading to the dismissal of any allegations against Minetti.
- ▪Nicole Minetti was sentenced to two years and 10 months in jail for procuring sex workers for Berlusconi's parties.
- ▪She received a presidential pardon on humanitarian grounds due to her adopted child's poor health.
- ▪An investigation found no wrongdoing or inconsistencies in Minetti's case regarding the adoption.
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Italy prosecutors clear contested presidential pardon after probeSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFILE PHOTO: Nicole Minetti looks on during Lombardy regional council in Milan July 17, 2012. REUTERS/Paolo Bona/File PhotoPublished Jun 03, 2026, 07:56 PMUpdated Jun 03, 2026, 07:56 PMMILAN, June 3 - Italian prosecutors on Wednesday cleared a presidential pardon granted to a former showgirl, who was close to late Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, saying fresh checks found no basis to overturn the disputed clemency decision.Nicole Minetti was sentenced to two years and 10 months in jail in 2019 for procuring sex workers for Berlusconi's raunchy "bunga bunga" parties.
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