Sichuan Province High People 's Court to deliver results of appeal in Bo Xilai case . Bo 's glittering career , during which he drew both admirers and detractors for his populist policies , fell apart last year . Under Chinese law , appellate judges can hear non - capital cases behind closed doors . During the trial , Bo , 64 , denied the charges and strongly challenged the case against him . Bo was sentenced to life for bribe - taking , 15 years for corruption and 10 years for abuse of power .
Sichuan Province High People 's Court to deliver results of appeal in Bo Xilai case . Under Chinese law , appellate judges can hear non - capital cases behind closed doors . During the trial , Bo , 64 , denied the charges and strongly challenged the case against him . Bo was sentenced to life for bribe - taking , 15 years for corruption and 10 years for abuse of power .