Ex-Philippine president in court
11:02, 29 October 2012
MANILA. October 29. KAZINFORM Former Philippine President Gloria Arroyo has appeared in court on charges of misusing millions in state lottery charity funds while in office.
The court recorded a ''not guilty'' plea on her behalf after she refused to enter a plea.
Earlier this month, an arrest warrant was issued for Mrs Arroyo, who is accused of diverting $8.8m (£5.5m).
She arrived in court in a neck brace and wheelchair from a military hospital where she has been confined, according to BBC.
Mrs Arroyo, who suffers from a spine-related ailment, was admitted to the hospital for dehydration days before the arrest warrant was served.
She is currently a lawmaker in the House of Representatives.
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