Former EXO Star Kris Wu's Appeal Trial Goes Under Wraps — What's Really Happening
According to Chinese media CCTV, the 3rd Immediate People's Court in Beijing recently held the second trial for Kris Wu, the former EXO member who stands accused of rape and crew's obscenity.
Updates on Kris Wu's Trial and Verdict
However, specific details about the trial were not disclosed, with the court merely stating that Kris Wu's legal rights were upheld throughout the litigation process.
The anticipation mounts as the court prepares to announce the verdict on Kris Wu's appeal in the near future.
The scandal first came to light in July 2021 when a Chinese woman, identified as A, accused Kris Wu of sexually assaulting several minors, sending shockwaves through the public and his fanbase.
Former Exo Kris Wu
Subsequently, Kris Wu was arrested and faced prosecution in June of the same year, ultimately leading to his conviction in November.
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Background: Allegations and Initial Verdict
The court handed down a sentence of 11 years and 6 months in prison for the charges of rape, and an additional 1 year and 10 months for obscenity, resulting in a total imprisonment of 13 years. Furthermore, the court issued a deportation order, stating that he would be sent abroad upon completion of his sentence. .
Furthermore, a deportation order was issued, stating that he would be sent abroad upon completion of his sentence.
Seeking to challenge the ruling of the first trial, Kris Wu filed an appeal, setting the stage for the recent private hearing in Beijing.
As the legal process unfolds discreetly, the public is left in suspense, anxiously awaiting the outcome of the appeal trial, and whether it will lead to any changes in the original verdict.
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