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Former Wuhan mayor sentenced to 14 years for bribery
Original: Chinese court sentenced former mayor of Wuhan city to 14 years in prison for bribery
A court in China has sentenced a former mayor of the city of Wuhan to 14 years in prison after convicting him of taking bribes. The verdict, reported by major outlets including ABC News and The Washington Post, adds to a string of corruption cases brought against senior Chinese officials in recent years.
Why now: The former mayor led the city where the COVID-19 pandemic began, so his conviction draws heightened international attention.
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- Chinese court sentenced former mayor of Wuhan city to 14 years in prison for bribery · ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Chinese court sentenced former mayor of Wuhan city to 14 years in prison for bribery · The Washington Post
- Chinese court sentenced former mayor of Wuhan city to 14 years in prison for bribery · Bozeman Daily Chronicle
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