Liu Yongying
Gender: Female
Perpetrator: China
Religion or Belief: Falun Gong
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Appeal: Rejected
Sentence: 2 Years' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: April/3/2018
Date of Sentencing: October//2018
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
Liu Yongying
Extra Bio Info:
Liu Yongying was imprisoned for her religious activity.
On April 3, 2018, authorities arrested Liuin relation to her Falun Gong activities. Police confiscated electronics from her residence.
In October 2018, the Xihu District Court reportedly sentenced Liu to two years in prison. She was also fined 5,000 yuan.
In January 2020, the Nanchang City Intermediate Court reportedly rejected Liu's appeal.
Liu's health reportedly deteriorated while imprisoned, and she was mistreated by fellow prisoners.
On April 3, 2020, Liu was reportedly released from prison.
Liu is reportedly married with at least one child.
Prior to this most recent arrest, Liu reportedly spent two prison terms in a labor camp, living under harsh conditions and being mistreated.