Nicole Minetti

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Nicole Minetti (born March 11, 1985 in Rimini ) is an Italian politician ( PDL ) and was a member of the regional parliament of Lombardy from April 2010 to October 2012 .

life and career

Minetti's mother is a native of Britain. According to the company Minetti was in December 2009 during a study of dentistry in a hospital operates, saying the treated there Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on in whose television credits as showgirl had occurred. According to her own statements, she was not involved in the repair of Berlusconi's teeth after an attack, contrary to press reports that claimed that she was at least responsible for dental hygiene treatment as a nurse . In February 2010, Minetti was set up by Berlusconi's party for regional elections in Lombardy.

In the same year, in the course of the Ruby affair, Minetti and two managers were charged with promoting prostitution . Berlusconi had ordered in May 2010 that the underage Ruby was handed over to Minetti by the police.

Berlusconi paid Minetti a six-figure sum at least once, defended her vehemently, and urged her to resign in July 2012.

The public prosecutor called her a pimp and demanded seven years' imprisonment, a fine of 35,000 euros and life-long exclusion from public office. She denied the allegations, but confirmed a sexual relationship with Berlusconi.

In July 2013, Minetti was sentenced to five years in prison for promoting prostitution. The Milan Court of Appeal reduced the verdict to three years on November 13, 2014. The defense announced another appeal.

Individual evidence

  1. a b Berlusconi's showgirl-turned-councillor Nicole Minetti strips off for Milan fashion week . Daily Mail . September 24, 2012. Retrieved October 15, 2013.
  2. Berlusconi case puts harsh spotlight on politician and celebrity Nicole Minetti . The Washington Post . August 25, 2011. Retrieved July 20, 2013.
  3. Berlusconi helps underage "girlfriend" . The daily mirror . October 29, 2010. Retrieved July 20, 2013.
  4. Investigations against Berlusconi . Deutschlandfunk . January 25, 2011. Retrieved July 20, 2013.
  5. Fabian Reinbold: Berlusconi's head of entertainment has to go. In: Spiegel Online . July 20, 2012. Retrieved July 21, 2012 .
  6. Detention required for Berlusconi confidants
  7. Dental nurse: "True love for Berlusconi"
  8. ^ "Ruby" affair: Berlusconi confidants sentenced to prison terms . Mirror online. July 19, 2013. Retrieved July 20, 2013.
  9. ^ Berlusconi confidante convicted in Ruby affair