Samsung heir gets 5 years in prison

Samsung Group heir Lee Jae-yong leaves Seoul Central District Court after being sentenced.

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Aug. 25, 2017 1:03 AM PT

Supporters of ousted South Korea President Park Geun-hye rally for Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong at Seoul Central District Court.

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Supporters of South Korea’s ousted President Park Geun-hye rally in favor of Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong at Seoul Central District Court.

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Lee Jae-yong, vice chairman of Samsung Group, leaves court after the verdict Friday.

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A prisoner escort bus carrying Samsung Group Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong arrives at the main gate of Seoul Central District Court on Friday.

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