Teacher in China sentenced to 18 years for abusing a schoolgirl
In Baise city, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, former senior high school homeroom teacher Tang Yuwan was sentenced to 18 years in prison and deprived of political rights for five years after being found guilty of rape and coercion into lewd acts. This verdict marks a significant step in strengthening accountability for crimes against minors.
Source News.cn
According to the investigation, between September and November 2019, Tang Yuwan raped a student suffering from depression twice and forced her into lewd acts once. The court also banned him from working with minors and ordered him to pay compensation to the victim’s parents.
This case highlights the urgent need for strict oversight of educators and the protection of students’ rights and safety in schools. It is expected that such sentences will help raise the level of accountability for crimes against minors in China.
