Italy's Berlusconi 'back in politics' after acquittal
Former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has welcomed his acquittal by Italy's highest court and plans to make a political comeback, the BBC reported.
The Court of Cassation rejected appeals to overturn his acquittal on charges of underage sex with a prostitute and abusing his office to cover it up.
Berlusconi, 78, hailed the ruling as a beautiful day for politics, justice and the rule of law.
"I am back in the field with Forza Italia," he said.
The three-time Italian prime minister remains embroiled in several legal battles and is barred from running for election under the Severino law, which bars from office anyone sentenced to more than two years in jail.
But his supporters aim to overturn the 2012 legislation.