The decision read:
“Judgment is hereby rendered finding the accused, former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada guilty beyond reasonable doubt of the crime of plunder.”
“The penalty imposable for the crime of plunder is reclusion perpetua to death. There being no aggravating or mitigating circumstances, however, the lesser penalty shall applied.”
Former president Joseph “Erap” Ejercito Estrada was found guilty of plunder but was acquitted on the perjury charge. The Special Division of the Sandiganbayan convicted Erap on two counts of plunder and sentenced him to life imprisonment after a six-year trial. His co-accused in the case, his son Sen. Jinggoy Estrada and his former lawyer Edward Serapio were acquitted on the ground that the prosecution failed to prove their guilt.
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