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Home > Feng Zhenghu

Feng Zhenghu
feng zhenghu Rights defender, online writer and freelance journalist, detained on June 5, 2008 by police from the Yangpu District Branch of the Public Security Bureau in Shanghai on suspicion of “intentionally disturbing public order.” The charge is believed to stem from a collection of articles Feng published and distributed alleging wrongful convictions by the Shanghai courts, along with other writings. Police reportedly raided his home and confiscated written materials and three computers. Feng was released on June 15, 2008, and his belongings were returned on June 18.
 
 
 

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July 2, 2008:
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June 6, 2008:
No Let-Up: China Detains Another Writer

 
 

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