FILE – In this Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, file photo, South Korean President Park Geun-hye makes a live televised address in Seoul, South Korea. South Korean lawmakers on Friday impeached Park, a stunning and swift fall for the country’s first female leader amid protests that drew millions into the streets in united fury. (Pool Photo via AP)
(SEOUL, South Korea) тАФ Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye was formally convicted and sentenced to 24 years in prison on Friday, a year after she was driven from office and arrested over a corruption scandal that saw months of massive street rallies calling for her ouster.Along with the prison sentence, Park was also fined 18 billion won ($16.8 million), Kim said.Both Park and the prosecutors have one week to appeal. Park has previously maintained her innocence; prosecutors in February demanded a 30-year prison term.
