PHILIPPINES: Life prison for Joseph Estrada

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Updated September 12, 2007 20:17:03

He might have been sentenced to life in prison, but no one is prepared to count Joseph Estrada out of Philippines politics. A special court has found the movie-star and singer turned politician guilty of plundering $100 million during his time as President.

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