Estrada refuses to enter plea in perjury case

Estrada refuses to enter plea in perjury case

MANILA, Philippines - Ousted Philippine President Joseph Estrada (C) sits in a special anti-graft court June 27 in Manila. Estrada refused to enter a plea during his arraignment for perjury, prompting the court to enter a plea of not guilty on his behalf. His lawyer told the justices that the charge has not been clarified and information submitted by prosecutors is confusing.

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