Just in: Sandiganbayan found ousted president Joseph "Erap" Estrada guilty of plunder. He was, however, declared not guilty in the case of perjury. The decision of the Sandiganbayan sentences Erap to Reclusion Perpetua (life imprisonment, I think). His son Jinggoy is declared not guilty.

As I see it, the decision of the Sandiganbayan was a safe choice. Erap can always file for a motion for reconsideration or petition for an appeal. IANAL, that's just how I understand court procedure so forgive me if I'm wrong. Anyway, what I'm saying is: this is not the end of it. There will be more to come for the media (and blogs?) to hype.