Mother of rape victim journeys homeward
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August 12, 2012, Sunday
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THE petitioning mother of a rape victim began her journey home yesterday after being released from a labor camp in central China's Hunan Province, saying she will continue her pursuit of justice.
Tang Hui, who was sent to the camp after campaigning for harsher punishments for those who were found guilty of raping and prostituting her then 11-year-old daughter, bowed in gratitude before a group of reporters.
"I will express your love to my daughter," Tang said before boarding a coach with her husband in the city of Changsha. "She was very happy to hear about my release."
Tang Hui was sent to the Reeducation Through Labor Center in the city of Yongzhou on August 2 to serve an 18-month sentence for "seriously disturbing social order and exerting a negative impact on society" after she petitioned for justice in front of local government buildings.
The news of her detainment set off a firestorm of public criticism. Tang was released on Friday, as the center said her daughter, now 17, is still a minor requiring care.
Tang said she is hoping to get back to family life in their hometown, located in the city's Lingling district.
She said she holds no grudges and will petition in a "legal and reasonable manner," adding that she believes authorities will uphold justice and fairness.
"I believe the world is beautiful, and kind-hearted people have good ends," she said.
In October 2006, Tang's daughter was kidnapped, raped and forced into prostitution.
On June 5, the Hunan Provincial Higher People's Court sentenced two of the defendants to death. Four others were given life sentences and one received a 15-year term.
Tang said police falsified evidence to reduce sentences.
Tang Hui, who was sent to the camp after campaigning for harsher punishments for those who were found guilty of raping and prostituting her then 11-year-old daughter, bowed in gratitude before a group of reporters.
"I will express your love to my daughter," Tang said before boarding a coach with her husband in the city of Changsha. "She was very happy to hear about my release."
Tang Hui was sent to the Reeducation Through Labor Center in the city of Yongzhou on August 2 to serve an 18-month sentence for "seriously disturbing social order and exerting a negative impact on society" after she petitioned for justice in front of local government buildings.
The news of her detainment set off a firestorm of public criticism. Tang was released on Friday, as the center said her daughter, now 17, is still a minor requiring care.
Tang said she is hoping to get back to family life in their hometown, located in the city's Lingling district.
She said she holds no grudges and will petition in a "legal and reasonable manner," adding that she believes authorities will uphold justice and fairness.
"I believe the world is beautiful, and kind-hearted people have good ends," she said.
In October 2006, Tang's daughter was kidnapped, raped and forced into prostitution.
On June 5, the Hunan Provincial Higher People's Court sentenced two of the defendants to death. Four others were given life sentences and one received a 15-year term.
Tang said police falsified evidence to reduce sentences.
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