Gao Xiuhong
Gender: Female
Perpetrator: China
Ethnic Group: Han
Religion or Belief: Christian – Church of Almighty God
Reports of Torture: Yes
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Sentence: 8 Years' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: July/25/2014
Date of Sentencing: July/9/2015
Current Status: Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Attending a Religious Gathering or Meeting Religious Activity Religious Belief
Nature of Charges: Cult
Gao Xiuhong
Extra Bio Info:
Gao Xiuhong was imprisoned for her religious belief and activity.
On July 25, 2014, police detained Gao while she was attending a religious service. Gao was reportedly tortured while detained.
On July 9, 2015, the Feng County People’s Court sentenced Gao to eight years in prison for "organizing or using a cult to undermine implementation of the law" (Art. 300 CCL).
Gao was believed to have served her sentence at Nantong Women’s Prison.
On an unspecified date, Gao was released from prison.