Bai Xia
Gender: Female
Perpetrator: China
Religion or Belief: Falun Gong
Reports of Torture: Yes
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Appeal: Rejected
Sentence: 2 Years' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: November//2018
Date of Sentencing: May//2019
Date of Release: November/6/2020
Current Status: Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Religious Activity
Nature of Charges: Unknown
Bai Xia
Extra Bio Info:
Bai Xia was imprisoned for her religious activity.
On October 3, 2018, authorities arrested Bai and several of her colleagues after accusing them of talking to people about Falun Gong.
In mid-October 2018, Bai was released on bail.
In late November 2018, Bai was taken back into custody.
In May 2019, the Anda City Court reportedly sentenced Bai to two years in prison and fined her 10,000 yuan. She was later transferred to Heilongjiang Province Women’s Prison.
On an unspecified date, the Suihua City Intermediate Court reportedly rejected Bai's appeal.
Bai was reportedly physically assaulted by inmates and forced into uncomfortable bodily positions while imprisoned.
On November 6, 2020, Bai was released from prison after completing her sentence.
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