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Buenos Aires Times | News from Argentina and beyond – in English

Court upholds Fernández de Kirchner’s graft conviction, sentence

Buenos Aires Times | News from Argentina and beyond – in English
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Former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner was found guilty of corruption in the awarding of public works projects during her presidency.

The 71-year-old will not serve any jail time until the conviction is deemed final when she is eligible for house arrest.

She can still appeal her conviction for "fraudulent administration" to the Supreme Court .

Court also confirmed jail terms for several former employees of the National Highway Administration .

Supporters of Fernández de Kirchner staged a public class’ on lawfare’ outside federal courthouse in Retiro .

In the dock are the trio accused of carrying out the attempted assassination Fernando Sabag Montiel , Brenga Uliarte and Gabriel Carrizo .

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