Gao Jianling
Gender: Female
Current Location: Tianjin Women’s Prison
Perpetrator: China
Religion or Belief: Falun Gong
Reports of Torture: Yes
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Sentence: 7 Years, 6 Months' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: December//2017
Date of Sentencing: December//2018
Current Status: Not Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity
Nature of Charges: Unknown
Gao Jianling
Extra Bio Info:
Gao Jianling is imprisoned for her religious belief and activity.
In December 2017, authorities arrested Gao reportedly in relation to her practice of Falun Gong.
In December 2018, Gao was sentenced to seven years and six months in prison.
Gao is believed to be serving her sentence in Tianjin Women’s Prison.
There are reports that Gao was mistreated and tortured while imprisoned. Gao reportedly went on hunger strike in protest of the treatment.
Gao has reportedly been arrested previously for her Falun Gong activities.