Xia Mingjin
Gender: Female
Perpetrator: China
Religion or Belief: Falun Gong
Health Concerns: Insomnia
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Appeal: Rejected
Sentence: 2 Years' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: April/3/2018
Date of Sentencing: December//2019
Date of Release: April/3/2020
Current Status: Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity
Nature of Charges: Unknown
Xia Mingjin
Extra Bio Info:
Xia Mingjin was imprisoned for her religious activity.
On April 3, 2018, authorities arrested Xia while hanging Falun Gong-related banners. She was reportedly mistreated while detained.
In late 2019, Xia was sentenced to two years in prison.
In January 2020, the Nanchong City Intermediate Court reportedly rejected Xia's appeal.
On April 3, 2020, Xia was released from prison.
Xia reportedly developed severe insomnia while imprisoned.
Xia has been arrested previously on multiple occasions for her Falun Gong activities.