Estrada pleads not guilty

Manila - The impeached Philippines President, Mr Joseph Estrada, yesterday entered a "not guilty" plea to corruption charges …

Manila - The impeached Philippines President, Mr Joseph Estrada, yesterday entered a "not guilty" plea to corruption charges as prosecutors called one of his sons to the stand to help convict his father at next week's trial.

Mr Estrada risks losing his post at next Thursday's trial at the Senate. The House of Representatives has accused him of corruption, bribery, betraying public trust and committing other violations of the constitution.

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