Conditional Death Penalty For China's Ex Justice Minister Over Corruption

In July, Fu Zhenghua admitted accepting bribes totalling over 117 million yuan ($16.50 million).

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He has been accused of taking bribes and bending the law for selfish ends. (Representational)
Beijing:

China has sentenced former Justice Minister Fu Zhenghua to death with a two-year reprieve for taking bribes and bending the law for selfish ends, state media said on Thursday.

In July, Fu admitted accepting bribes totalling over 117 million yuan ($16.50 million).

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