Berlusconi `contacted teen belly dancer 53 times in 3 months`

Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi contacted the teenage belly dancer he is accused of paying for sex 53 times in three months.

London: Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi contacted the teenage belly dancer he is accused of paying for sex 53 times in three months, according to leaked prosecution papers.

The court documents claim Berlusconi exchanged numerous text messages and calls with Karima El Mahroug - known by the stage name Ruby Heartstealer - between February and May last year, when she was only 17. The details emerged as Berlusconi`s trial began - without him in attendance, reports the Daily Mail. During that period it is alleged she was paid to have sex with him. Berlusconi is said to have given the exotic belly dancer cash and jewellery in return for sex when she was 17 years old. It is also alleged he made similar gifts to 32 other women. ANI