World IN BRIEF : PHILIPPINES : Judge Orders Arrest of Imelda Marcos
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A Manila judge ordered the arrest of Philippine presidential candidate Imelda Marcos after she boycotted an arraignment to protest alleged electoral fraud. Judge Teresita Flores revoked Marcos’ bond and issued a warrant for her arrest after she failed to appear to answer charges of illegally transferring foreign currency to Swiss banks during her time as first lady.
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