Italy : Silvio Berlusconi will appeal the verdict . NEW : His lawyer says the case shows judicial bias against him . The former prime minister was convicted of publishing a journalist 's wiretapped conversation . The ensuing scandal , which caused the deal to collapse , was widely viewed as an effort to discredit Fassino . Paolo 's brother also was sentenced to death .
Italy : Silvio Berlusconi will appeal the verdict . NEW : His lawyer says the case shows judicial bias against him . The former prime minister was convicted of publishing a journalist 's wiretapped conversation . Paolo 's brother also was sentenced to death .