Close Berlusconi’s associate accused of corruption

Bertolaso, “Berlusconi’s right hand” as he described the Italian media, went the way of the hero to dirty personality. Just a year ago, Bertolaso as head of civil defense and protection impressed his fellow fast reaction of the competent services after the earthquake in Aquila, and now accuse him of corruption.

– Go ahead, be calm and do not worry – Berlusconi has comforted his friend. Berlusconi had previously refused Bertolasovu resignation.

Scandal, in which mention the name of the Italian head of civil defense and protection for the related transfer of the G8 summit in Sardinia with Aquila, which is presented as the compassion of world leaders from the area affected by the earthquake.

However, just then, obviously, been a shady actions and doubt that Bertolaso, along with some entrepreneurs and managers of services led, participated in receiving and giving bribes.
As always when, even indirectly, mentions the Italian Prime Minister and this time the sex scandal inevitable.

– I am not involved in any sexual activity, but I was only given a therapeutic massage for back problems – Bertolaso corresponds to claims that the prosecution in exchange for moving some jobs Grooming G8 summit, Bertolaso received sexual services of prostitutes in the Roman spa centers.

The investigation against Bertolasa could also affect the regional elections are scheduled for the end of March in Italy.  According to recent surveys of public opinion, Berluskoni`s  rating has fallen, though still high at 46 percent of those who support it. Faith in the opposition center-left coalition, showed 40 percent of voters, but they encounter problems. Berlusconi’s governing coalition would, according to analysts, could regain power in five to seven regions, from a total of 11, who has held the opposition.