NEW : Both had initially been sentenced to life imprisonment after their convictions in 2009 on charges of corruption . Former Taiwanese leader and wife fined total of 370 million New Taiwan Dollars ( US $ 11.5 million ) , reduced to 10 years from life for former president and first lady . Prosecutors said Chen Shui - bian fined 300 million New Taiwan dollars . Chen said the money was political contributions .
NEW : Former Taiwanese leader and wife fined total of 370 million New Taiwan Dollars ( US $ 11.5 million ) , reduced to 10 years from life for former president and first lady . Prosecutors said Chen Shui - bian fined 300 million New Taiwan dollars . Chen said the money was political contributions .