A critical examination of the legacy of Silvio Berlusconi, the controversial former Prime Minister of Italy, highlighting his numerous legal battles, alleged mafia connections, and media empire, while questioning the reverence shown towards him on Italian television and the impact of his influence on the political landscape of Italy.
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