BBC News – World ·world ·2 hours ago

Ex-TV showgirl's pardon at centre of widening Italian scandal

Italy's President Sergio Mattarella requested urgent clarification from the justice ministry amid allegations that Nicole Minetti received a false pardon linked to her conviction for facilitating prostitution. Prosecutors have launched a new investigation following claims of irregularities in Minetti's adoption process. The growing scandal puts pressure on Justice Minister Carlo Nordio as opposition calls for his resignation intensify.

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