BBC: China overturns activist sentence

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Wed Nov-01-06 11:55 AM
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BBC: China overturns activist sentence

China overturns activist sentence

A Chinese court has thrown out a guilty verdict against Chen Guangcheng, an activist who raised concerns about forced abortions.

"It was found that there have been serious violations in the legal procedures," said Mr Chen's lawyer.

Mr Chen, 34, was found guilty of public order offences in August, and sentenced to more than four years in jail.

His case drew international criticism, with rights advocates saying he did not receive a fair trial.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6104868.stm

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Wed Nov-01-06 02:00 PM
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1. Very good news -- thanks for posting.

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