Did Berlusconi attacker apologizes for “cowardly” act (Reuters)?”
Berlusconi attacker apologizes for “cowardly” act Tue Dec 15, 2009 6:53am EST By Deepa Babington ROME (Reuters) – An Italian man who broke Silvio Berlusconi’s nose and teeth by striking him with a souvenir model has apologized to the Italian prime minister for his “cowardly and rash act,” the attacker’s lawyers said. Berlusconi, 73, who allies say was left badly shaken and upset by the Sunday attack at a Milan rally, will be discharged from hospital on Wednesday but must rest for at least two weeks, his personal doctor said on Tuesday. Analysts say the sympathy factor from the vivid images of Berlusconi with blood splattered over his face is likely to boost the premier’s political fortunes, just as his popularity had begun to slide over mounting legal woes and sex scandals. Lawyers for Massimo Tartaglia said the 42-year-old attacker acted alone and without any political or militant interests, as Italians continued their soul-searching over whether the assault was the fruit of a “climat
An Italian man who broke Silvio Berlusconi’s nose and teeth by striking him with a souvenir model has apologized to the Italian prime minister for his “cowardly and rash act,” the attacker’s lawyers said. Berlusconi, 73, who allies say was left badly shaken and upset by the Sunday attack at a Milan rally, will be discharged from hospital on Wednesday but must rest for at least two weeks, his personal doctor said on Tuesday. Analysts say the sympathy factor from the vivid images of Berlusconi with blood splattered over his face is likely to boost the premier’s political fortunes, just as his popularity had begun to slide over mounting legal woes and sex scandals. Lawyers for Massimo Tartaglia said the 42-year-old attacker acted alone and without any political or militant interests, as Italians continued their soul-searching over whether the assault was the fruit of a “climate of hatred” around the premier. In a letter sent to Berlusconi from his jail cell, Tartaglia expressed “heartfelt
