Wrongful Conviction Controversy

The case triggered a nationwide debate on the possibility of wrongful conviction and the tension between protecting child victims and safeguarding defendants' rights.

1. Tang Lanlan Case

2. Jurisdiction: China, Heilongjiang Province, Wudalianchi City (Crimes allegedly occurred 2008–2010, initial trial concluded October 2012, reexamination rejected July 2020)
3. VictimsTang LanlanDefendantsTang YuhaiWan XiulingTang YukunLiu ChanghaiJi GuangcaiLiang LiquanChen ChunfuInvestigatorsWudalianchi Public Security BureauProsecutorsHeihe People's ProcuratorateDefense AttorneysZhang YanshengInstitutionsHeihe Intermediate People's CourtWudalianchi Public Security BureauHeihe People's ProcuratorateHeilongjiang Higher People's Court
4. Case Tags: Sexual Abuse of Minors;Coerced Confession Allegations;Judicial Reexamination;Wrongful Conviction Controversy