l****z 发帖数: 29846 | 1 MILAN—An Italian court on Wednesday sentenced Italian fashion designers
Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana to one year and eight months in prison
for tax evasion.
The pair's lawyer, Massimo Dinoia, said they planned to appeal, adding that
the case is "groundless." The designers, known for their sexy styles favored
by celebrities such as Madonna, Naomi Campbell and Katy Perry, have denied
the charges.
The case dates back to 2004, when two of the company's main brands were sold
to Luxembourg-based holding company Gado.
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Prosecutors alleged that the sale was made to avoid declaring taxes on
royalties deriving from the two brands' activities.
Under Italian law, the pair wouldn't go to prison because sentences of less
than three years are served with house arrest or community service. Moreover
, the designers have the right to appeal the verdict twice, and Italian
courts often take years to reach a final decision.
Public prosecutor Laura Pedio dubbed the operation as a "sophisticated tax
fraud" and originally asked for a two-year jail term for the duo. If the
conviction is upheld, the pair would also need to pay a fine to Italy's tax
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