Ye Zhongqiu
Gender: Female
Perpetrator: China
Religion or Belief: Falun Gong
Reports of Torture: Yes
Reports of Medical Neglect: Yes
Sentence: 4 Years' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: November//2016
Date of Sentencing: November//2017
Date of Release: November//2020
Current Status: Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Distributing Religious Materials Religious Activity
Nature of Charges: Unknown
Ye Zhongqiu
Extra Bio Info:
Ye Zhongqiu was imprisoned for her religious activity.
In November 2016, authorities arrested Ye alongside other Falun Gong adherents for passing out Falun Gong calendars.
In November 2017, the Liaozhong District Court reportedly sentenced Ye to four years in prison.
Ye was reportedly tortured while imprisoned.
Ye reportedly suffered a stroke and subsequently developed health complications while imprisoned.
In November 2020, Ye was released from prison after completing her sentence.
In January 2022, Ye reportedly passed away.