Former Philippines First Lady jailed for 42 years

Imelda Marcos, the 89-year-old former first lady of the Philippines, was sentenced to 42 years though she is expected to appeal the decision. (Photo: Courtesy)

Former Philiphines First Lady Marcos has ben sentenced to a minimum of 42 years to prison for corruption.

However, 89-year-old Marcos famous for owning 5,000 pair opf shoe, can appeal the ruling and post bail, which would allow her to remain free while the case grinds through the country’s notoriously slow justice system.