Saturday, August 17, 2013

Forensic Officer in Heywood Case Resigns

Wang Xue Mei,  one of the most senior forensic experts at China's Supreme People's Procuratorate, has resigned.

Denouncing the evidence and final verdict that was passed in the investigation into the death of 22-year-old Ma Yue in 2010 she said that "the status quo of the forensic team is very disappointing, and even despairing."

The trial of Bo Xi Lai and the conviction of his wife, Gu Kai Lai for the murder of a British businessman, Neil Heywood isn't mentioned in the official statement that announces her departure, blame is placed on the electrocution Yue, whose case, officially, will not be considered for criminal prosecution for her resignation.  Ms. Wang described the verdict as "absurd and irresponsible."

For two years, Yue's mother had collected signatures for a petition asking the government to improve subway safety following the accident.  She was arrested by police in 2012 in Fuxingmen.  Speaking to the Global Times, Zi Xiangdong, the media officer of the Municipal Public Security Bureau said "Her son being electrocuted to death is one thing. The measure she used for gathering signatures and making an impact is another. It has disturbed the social order."

In 2012, she spoke out about Neil Heywoods death, saying that he was murdered to stop him from revealing a "unspeakable" and "complicated" secret, describing the official account of his death as "absurd".

Bo Xi Lai's wife Gu Kai Lai was officially convicted of Heywood's murder, and Bo himself is due to stand trial, accused of major disciplinary violations and corruption charges.


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