SC Overturns Imelda Marcos Conviction in 7 Graft Cases
The court said prosecutors failed to prove the Swiss foundations were covered businesses under anti-graft law.
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SC overturns Imelda Marcos conviction in 7 graft cases
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has overturned the conviction of Imelda Marcos, former first lady and mother of the sitting president, in seven out of her 10 graft cases after it found that the testimonies and documentary evidence by the prosecution were “inadmissible and lacked probative weight.” In a 50-page decision by the First Division on June 10 but made public only on Tuesday, the high tribunal acquitted Marcos, 97, for the prose…
SC reverses Imelda Marcos’ graft conviction over Swiss foundations
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court overturned the Sandiganbayan conviction of former First Lady Imelda Marcos on seven counts of graft involving her alleged financial interests in private foundations in Switzerland, accordding to sources privy to the case.The ruling of the Supreme Court’s First Division, penned by Justice Rodil V. Zalameda, was issued on June 10, 2026 but was released to the public only on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, the same…
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