Chinese trial for Koreatown killer raises extradition questions
LAPD lieutenant and prosecutors pressed China to try Tai Zhi Cui for the Koreatown murder. Cui was found guilty in Shenyang after a 90 minute trial, with investigators supplying evidence. Officials say cooperation bridged US and Chinese systems, despite concerns about fairness and political influence.
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China court handles Iowa City murder case in Li trial
Iowa City detective and Chinese officials pursued cross border prosecution after Tong Shao was found dead in 2014. Xiangnan Li pled guilty in Wenzhou in 2016 and received life imprisonment. Li paid restitution of 100 000 yuan to Shao’s family as prosecutors sought 12 to 15 years.
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