ROME (Reuters) – Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi’s final appeal against a prison term for tax fraud is expected to be heard in court on July 30, much earlier than expected, his lawyers said on Tuesday.

ROME (Reuters) – Silvio Berlusconi’s final appeal against a prison sentence for tax fraud will be heard in court on July 30, defense lawyers said on Tuesday, calling the timetable too hasty.