Monday, March 5, 2012

Italian PM Berlusconi calls TV show a "brothel"

ROME (AP) — A furious Silvio Berlusconi has called into a TV talk show about the prostitution investigation that has targeted him, shouting, trading insults with the host and calling the program a "brothel."

The outburst stirred strong reactions Tuesday. The Italian premier's supporters said Berlusconi had a right to defend himself, while his critics called the comments a display of aggression by an increasingly desperate man.

Berlusconi is not new to calling live TV shows to complain about coverage or vent frustration. But his comments Monday night were harsher than usual.

"I've been watching a disgusting show, conducted in a despicable, vile and repugnant way," …

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