Former Thai PM Yingluck sentenced to 5 years in prison

Former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has been sentenced to five years in prison for negligence by the country’s Supreme Court, according to The Straits Times.

Yingluck did not show up for Wednesday’s verdict.

She reportedly fled abroad last month after failing to show up for an August 25 ruling, citing health reasons.

(CGTN)