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George Clooney testifies in Milan fraud trial

2010-07-16 256 Dailymotion

<p><br /> Dozens of celeb-watchers have attended a courtroom in Milan to see George Clooney testify at a fraud trial.<br /> </p><p><br /> Wearing a navy blue suit, white shirt and spotty blue tie, the 49-year-old actor worked his way through numerous flashing cameras before entering the packed courtroom.<br /> </p><p><br /> The Hollywood star gave a 90-minute testimonial at the trial where three people were accused of using his name for a fashion label in Milan called GC Exclusive by George Clooney.<br /> </p><p><br /> Two years ago, the defendants Vincenzo Cannalire, Francesco Galdelli and Vanja Goggi organised a show in a Milan hotel and allegedly used Clooney's name in an attempt to promote the fashion line.<br /> </p><p><br /> Before entering the court, he declared: "I am here because I believe in justice. I am hear to speak because some people are trying to use my name to gain advantage not over me but of others".<br /> </p><p><br /> The Mr Fox actor told the judge that photos purportedly showing him with two of the defendants were doctored and that his signature on documents were forged.<br /> </p><p><br /> All three have been charged with fraud, forgery and possession of stolen goods.<br /> </p><p><br /> Ocean's Eleven star George owns a house off the shores of Lake Como, near Milan.<br /> </p>

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