Indyplus video: Bo Xilai trial ends as disgraced politician claims love triangle was reason for his downfall
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Your support makes all the difference.China's most sensational trial in decades ended on Monday with Bo Xilai seemingly attempting to shift the blame in a corruption scandal by hinting at a love triangle involving his wife and former right hand man.
The former Communist party chief has denied any wrongdoing. He has mounted a vigorous defence against charges that he acquired £2.8m through bribes, embezzlement and interfering with the murder investigation of British businessman Neil Heywood.
Watch the video below to see footage from the trial of, which began on Thursday.
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