Ex House Speaker Pivetti indicted for tax evasion

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 21 - Former Lower House Speaker Irene Pivetti was sent to trial in Milan Tuesday on charges of tax evasion and self-laundering for a series of business transactions, in particular the purchase and sale of three Ferrari Granturismo cars that were allegedly used to launder proceeds from tax offences.
    Pivetti, formerly of the rightwing Northern League (now just League), turns 60 on April 4.
    She was Speaker of the House from 1994 to 1996, the youngest ever to hold the office, at the age of 31.
    After leaving politics, she started a career in television, like her sister Veronica, a popular TV and film actress.
    Also on trial are five other people, including former rally driver Leo Isolani.
    The trial will open on 13 June. (ANSA).