SC Overturns Imelda Marcos Conviction in 7 Graft Cases

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…

Philippine high court dismisses Imelda Marcos graft case

The former first lady was accused of pilfering US$10 billion from the Philippines after a people's uprising ended her husband Ferdinand Marcos' 20-year rule.

SC acquits Imelda Marcos in graft case over Swiss foundations

The Supreme Court has overturned former First Lady Imelda Marcos" graft conviction over her alleged financial interests in seven Swiss foundations.

Supreme Court acquits Imelda Marcos in 7 counts of graft

The SC says the prosecution failed to prove Marcos' guilt beyond reasonable doubt

SC acquits Imelda Marcos after reversal of 2018 graft conviction

The Supreme Court has granted the appeal of former First Lady Imelda Marcos to reverse her 2018 conviction on seven counts of graft, as the prosecution had "fai

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…