Source : Bo Xilai says the trial distorted the facts and was unfair . A court found him guilty of bribe - taking , embezzlement and abuse of power . The one - time rising star of the Communist Party is sentenced to life in prison . A court found his wife guilty last year of murdering British journalist Neil Heywood .
Source : Bo Xilai says the verdict contradicted the facts and was unfair . A court found Bo guilty of bribe-taking , embezzlement and abuse of power . The one-time rising star of the Communist Party is sentenced to life in prison . A court found his wife guilty last year of murdering British businessman Neil Heywood .