China has just released the final prisoner from the 1989 Tiananmen Square incident. Miao Deshun, a 24 year old factory worker at the time, was charged with arson for throwing a basket into a burning tank. Initially Deshun faced a delayed death sentence for his actions but over time it was reduced to life imprisonment and finally a 20 year sentence which came to a close on the 15th of this month. Deshun will be living with limited rights for 7 years, which take away his right to vote, run for public office, and free speech.
Chris Buechner
http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/15/asia/china-tiananmen-square-last-prisoner/index.html
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