Original sentence: A few months after, he was charged with corruption before the Sandiganbayan (Anti-graft court) for misuse of funds in constructing the regarding the controversial construction of a P1.165-billion Centennial Expo in Clarkfield, Angeles City, Pampanga
Edited sentence: A few months after, he was charged with graft before the Sandiganbayan (Anti-graft court) for misappropriation of funds in constructing the regarding the controversial construction of a P1.165-billion Centennial Expo in Clarkfield, Angeles City, Pampanga.Laurel, whose family has never been tainted with corruption vehemently denied the allegation and chose to stand as his own defense counsel