CNHRA EVENT RECORD · CNHRA-E-681389
Du Daobin: Internet-Writing Case, Suspended Sentence and Renewed Custody
Date
2004-06-11
Location
Yingcheng, Hubei (rearrest); Xiaogan (trial)
Event Type
Sentencing · Detention
Human Rights Issues
Freedom of Expression · Right to Liberty and Security · Right to a Fair Trial
Record ID
CNHRA-E-681389
Summary
Description
After the June 11, 2004 suspended sentence, an August appeal upheld the conviction. CPJ’s 2008 report describes recalculation of probation from the appellate date, extending it, and questions about that decision from counsel and PEN contacts.[2][1]
Police took him from work on July 21, 2008, reportedly alleging probation violations and continued writing. Lawyer Mo Shaoping said he was unaware of necessary supporting court documents.[2]
Developments
Three-year term suspended for four years
Taken into custody shortly before probation expiry
Du was taken from work, reportedly accused of probation violations and continued writing. The next day Mo Shaoping told CPJ he was unaware of necessary court documentation. The action came near the recalculated probation’s end; its date differs from publication.[2]
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Sources
- [1]
CNHRA-S-192514Committee to Protect Journalists
Evidence location: Body: online essays, Xiaogan court ruling and suspended sentence.
- [2]
CNHRA-S-434290Committee to Protect Journalists
Evidence location: Body: July 21, 2008 custody, twelve days before probation expiry and lawyer’s account.