Facing the law: Lee arriving at the Seoul Central District Court. — Bloomberg
Seoul: The heir to the Samsung business empire was sentenced to five years in prison for bribery and other offences in connection with the scandal that brought down South Korean president Park Geun-hye.
Lee Jae-yong’s penalty could leave the giant firm rudderless for years and hamper its ability to make key investment decisions.
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