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Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana Aren’t Going to Trial After All

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Photo: Victor Boyko/DolceGabbana/Getty Images for Dolce&Gabbana and Martini/2011 Getty Images

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana were cleared today of any charges of criminal tax evasion, which they faced following a two-year investigation of their allegedly shady business practices in Luxembourg. While it’s still unclear about how much money they might owe the Italian government in back taxes, no one will be going to trial over the matter. See, lots of people get this paperwork stuff mixed up (in Italy especially), but it doesn’t mean they’re criminals. No need to have an unseemly court trial (that harsh courtroom lighting — *shudder*) and hurl threats about orange jumpsuits.

Earlier: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana Accused of Fraud, May Face Imprisonment
Court Clears Dolce, Gabbana [WWD]

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Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana Aren’t Going to Trial After All