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Italy's Berlusconi in hospital for eye problem: sources

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Italy's Prime Minister Berlusconi looks on during a news conference at Chigi Palace in Rome
© Tony Gentile / Reuters  /  REUTERS
Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi looks on during a news conference at Chigi Palace in Rome August 4, 2011. REUTERS/Tony Gentile
updated 3/8/2013 5:37:23 AM ET 2013-03-08T10:37:23

MILAN (Reuters) - Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi is in hospital receiving treatment for an eye problem, legal sources said on Friday.

The 76-year-old media billionaire had to cancel his appearance at a final rally ahead of Italy's inconclusive elections in February and a subsequent television interview because of the eye problem.

His lawyers have said the problem constitutes a legitimate impediment to his appearance in court, which could potentially delay a trial this month in which he faces charges of paying for sex with an underage prostitute.

A hearing is expected on Friday with the verdict expected on March 18.

(Reporting by Manuela D'Alessandro; Writing by Catherine Hornby; Editing by Michael Roddy)

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