Supreme Court acquits Imelda Marcos in 7 counts of graft

IMELDA. Former first lady Imelda Marcos at Senator Bongbong Marcos rally in Mandaluyong.

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(1st UPDATE) The SC says the prosecution failed to prove Marcos' guilt beyond reasonable doubt

The Supreme Court of the Philippines acquitted Imelda Marcos of graft charges related to Swiss foundations, overturning a previous conviction by the Sandiganbayan.

The Court ruled that the prosecution failed to prove her guilt beyond reasonable doubt, particularly regarding the authenticity of evidence presented against her.

Supreme Court acquits Imelda Marcos in 7 counts of graft

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