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 MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Deposed President Joseph Estrada was convicted and sentenced to life in prison Wednesday after a landmark six-year trial on charges that he took bribes and kickbacks in office.
Estrada, a former action film star who once pulled off the biggest election victory in Philippine history, was ousted in January 2001 by the country's second nonviolent "people power" revolt.
Estrada was convicted of plunder — a capital offense — though the death penalty was recently abolished. He was acquitted of perjury related to allegations he falsely declared his assets.
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