Major Mafia-Related Case Sentenced
On April 3rd, 2020, Changxing People’s Court in Zhejiang announced sentencing for Major mafia-related case in Zhoushan. Defendant Ren was sentenced 18 years imprisonment after a guilty finding on multiple offenses of leading criminal organization, false imprisonment, disturbing public order, extortion, falsifying lawsuits, running gambling houses, criminal withdrawal of contributed capital and illegally crossing the border. 14 co-defendants in the case were sentenced to imprisonment between 18 months and 14 years 6 months
Zhenzhou attorneys Lin Wanjun, Shao Hanjun, Xu Shengjun defended three defendants Ren, Wang and Ding in this case. The trial was held in Changxing, and lasted 3 days.
After sentencing, attorneys visited defendants in county jail. Defendants Ren, Wang and others conveyed their acceptance of the sentencing and will not be filing for appeal.