Deng Chuangjiu
Gender: Male
Current Location: Pengzhou City Detention Center
Perpetrator: China
Religion or Belief: Falun Gong
Reports of Torture: Yes
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Sentence: 4 Years' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: October//2017
Date of Sentencing: July//2019
Date of Release: October/15/2021
Current Status: Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Online Activity Religious Activity
Nature of Charges: Cult
Deng Chuangjiu
Extra Bio Info:
Deng Chuangjiu was imprisoned for his religious activity.
In October 2017, authorities arrested Deng from his workplace after accusing him of using WeChat to disseminate information about Falun Gong.
In July 2019, the Pengzhou City Court sentenced Deng to four years in prison for "organizing or using a cult to undermine implementation of the law" (Art. 300 CCL).
On October 15, 2021, Deng was reportedly released from prison.
Deng was reportedly tortured by police after leaving prison in an effort to stop him from practicing Falun Gong.