(China Plus) One of the best-selling young writers in China, Guo Jingming, is suing fellow writer Li Feng for libel, after he accused Guo of sexual harassment during a book signing business trip in Chengdu,southwest China.
Guo's lawyers say they are collecting evidence and are launching a lawsuit. If found guilty, Li could face a jail sentence of up to three years, reports sina.com.
The case relates to comments made by Li on his personal Weibo account on August 21, in which he described events that took place at a hotel room in Chengdu where the two writers were attending book signing ceremonies. Li invited followers to discuss how to deal with such a situation, saying he wanted to protect others from falling into the same trap.
Guo has denied Li's accusations.
According to Yi Shenghua from Beijing's Yingke Law Firm, although same-sex indecency is illegal, Li Feng will need to prove that Guo sexually assaulted him in order to counter the libel charges.
"If other victims come forward, helping to testify against Guo, Li Feng still could win the case," says Yi Shenghua.
Yi said that Guo Jingming wanted Li to face criminal penalties, so as to prove his determination and innocence.
In such 'moral' cases, courts usually advise mediation to reconcile the two sides.
Source: China Plus
Related Posts :
Spanish Royal Family visited the Paseo de Sagrera market in Palma
On August 07, Queen Letizia, Crown Princess Leonor, Infanta Sofia and former Queen Sofia of Spain had dinner at the Beatnik restaurant Puro… Read More...
Princess Beatrice of York celebrates her 34th birthday
Today, on 08, 08, 2022, Princess Beatrice of York celebrates her 34th birthday. On the occasion of the birthday, her sister Princess Eugeni… Read More...
Crown Princess Mary attended the 3rd day of FEI World Championships in Herning
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark attended the 3rd day of the 2022 Dressage World Championships held at the Stutteri Ask stadium in Herning, D… Read More...
Crown Princess Mary took part in the 2022 FEI World Championships event
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark visited the Stutteri Ask stadium in Herning to watch and support Danish National Equestrian Team competing i… Read More...
The Spanish royal family were seen in the city center of Palma de Mallorca
On August 10, 2022, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia with their daughters Crown Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia were seen in the city cen… Read More...