Italian Court Orders Retrial in Berlusconi's 'Bunga Bunga' Affair

Wed Jul 09 2025 10:37:48 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Italian Court Orders Retrial in Berlusconi's 'Bunga Bunga' Affair

Italy's Supreme Court has overturned previous acquittals, leading to a potential retrial for 21 women linked to Silvio Berlusconi's infamous parties.


After 14 years, Italy's Supreme Court ruled that 21 women previously acquitted in the "Bunga Bunga" scandal might face retrial. This continues the legal saga around ex-Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who passed away last year. The case, originating from the parties held at Berlusconi's villa, has drawn significant public and media attention.

Italy's Supreme Court has reopened the controversial "Bunga Bunga" case by overturning the acquittals of 21 women who were allegedly involved in covering up the infamous parties organized by the late Silvio Berlusconi, Italy's former prime minister. The decision revives a significant scandal that not only captured Italy's attention but also warranted international headlines back in 2010, when reports revealed the extravagant gatherings at Berlusconi's villa near Milan.

This decision enables another trial in a series of legal proceedings related to the scandal. Berlusconi himself, who died last year, was accused in the initial trial of paying for sex with a minor and fearing accusations that he misused his position. Although the initial conviction was overturned due to insufficient evidence of his knowledge of the woman's age, his associates were later convicted of facilitating prostitution by supplying women for the parties, commonly known as "Bunga Bunga" gatherings.

In this third iteration of the legal proceedings, 21 women were accused of accepting money in exchange for silence to protect Berlusconi during earlier trials. These women were cleared by a lower court citing procedural anomalies, prompting a subsequent appeal by Milan prosecutors. Roberto Aniello, Deputy Prosecutor General at the Supreme Court, confirmed the potential retrial, although the specific rationale behind the court's new decision remains undisclosed pending an official statement.

The case is expected to return to the Milanese appeals court, with the timeline still unspecified. Previously, some of the 21 women involved acknowledged receiving monetary or material gifts from Berlusconi yet refuted allegations that these were intended to secure their silence. While comments from the women post-ruling have not been reported, the legal ramifications and enduring fascination surround their involvement in the complex Berlusconi saga.

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