Bo Xilai expelled from Chinese legislature

October 26, 2012 09:38

Chinese lawmakers on Friday expelled disgraced leader Bo Xilai from the parliament, completing his extirpation from politics and stripping him of immunity from prosecution for a series of corruption charges.

The leader from Chongqing, who was once considered an emerging name, was expelled from the Communist Party last month after a political scandal involving his wife created much sensation.

Bo, who was believed to be a votary of Mao Zedong's policies, is accused of abuse of power, bribe-taking and violating party discipline.

The state media announced on Friday that Bo had formally been expunged from the top legislature, setting the stage for criminal proceedings against him.

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