A Chinese high court today upheld a 10-year sentence handed down to the teenage son of a top army General in a gangrape case which evoked nationwide anger.
The Beijing Municipal No.1 Intermediate People's Court confirmed the sentence against Li Tianyi, 17, son of famous People's Liberation Army singer, Maj Gen Li Shuangjiang, state-run media reported.
The junior Li is among five men who gangraped a woman in a Beijing hotel on February 7. The incident sparked an outcry in the country.
The gang rape case drew widespread criticism about the misbehaviour by the wards of high profile Chinese politicians and officials.
While Li was convicted for 10 years, four other defendants, including three juveniles, were given prison terms ranging from three to 12 years.
Li Shuangjiang, 74, taught at the Academy of Arts which is affiliated to the Chinese armed forces. His wife too is a famous singer.
Ahead of the trial, a campaign was unleashed against the victim saying that she was a prostitute and attempts were made to make peace with monetary inducements.
During the trial which was kept in-camera junior Li pleaded innocent saying that he was drunk and was not aware of the happening around.
