CNHRA EVENT RECORD · CNHRA-E-988214
Zhai Yanmin: Subversion Case and Suspended Sentence in 2016
Date
2016-07-15
Location
Tianjin (trial)
Event Type
Sentencing
Human Rights Issues
Freedom of Expression · Right to Liberty and Security · Right to a Fair Trial
Record ID
CNHRA-E-988214
Summary
Xinhua records indictment on July 15, 2016 and a pretrial meeting on July 22. On August 2, Tianjin No. 2 Intermediate Court imposed three years suspended for four for subversion, plus four years’ deprivation of political rights. The report states that he admitted guilt and declined appeal.[1]
Description
Xinhua records indictment on July 15, 2016 and a pretrial meeting on July 22. On August 2, Tianjin No. 2 Intermediate Court imposed three years suspended for four for subversion, plus four years’ deprivation of political rights. The report states that he admitted guilt and declined appeal.[1]
Developments
Prosecution filed, according to Xinhua
Xinhua records indictment on this day and quotes prosecutors characterizing gatherings, online expression and case support as subversive.[1]
Pretrial conference reported by Xinhua
Xinhua reports that prosecution, defense and judges attended a pretrial meeting on July 22.[1]
Three-year sentence suspended for four years
Tianjin No. 2 Intermediate Court imposed three years suspended for four and four years’ deprivation of political rights. Xinhua also reported admissions and no appeal. Those statements remain attributed.[1]
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Sources
- [1]
CNHRA-S-138938Xinhua
Evidence location: Body: Tianjin No. 2 court, three-year term suspended for four; allegations remain attributed to prosecution/court.
- [2]
CNHRA-S-949836Chinese Human Rights Defenders
Evidence location: Case table and background: organizing, 2015 detention, 2016 sentence and March 23, 2023 release.