In Datong, Shanxi, the first-instance verdict of a high-profile "engagement case" sparked extensive social discussion and debate. The trial process of the case was short and intense, and the defendant was sentenced to 3 years in prison for the crime of **. However, the husband did not accept the verdict and appealed in court. The verdict has sparked reflection and discussion on issues such as engagement, sexuality, and the protection of personal rights and interests.
The cause of the case was that the man was reported by the woman on the 4th day of the engagement, accusing him of ** himself. However, when we dig deeper into the facts of the case, we find that the dispute is not just a ** case. On the day of the engagement, the man gave the woman half of the bride price of 100,000 yuan and a gold ring, and promised to add the woman's name to the real estate certificate of the marriage house after one year of marriage. However, due to the unpaid bride price and the unprocessed title deed, the woman made a request to the man to resolve these issues as soon as possible. The husband did not have enough money for the time being, which delayed the resolution of these matters, which in turn led to further disputes. In order to achieve her own goals, the woman reported the case and accused the man**. The battle over the bride price and the marriage room eventually turned into a judicial debate.
However, we cannot ignore the deeper issues in this case. Traditionally, bride price is of great significance in Chinese marriage, but some irrational phenomena have gradually surfaced. The amount and manner in which the bride price is collected is worrying, and often exposes girls to great financial pressure and threats. This phenomenon is particularly pronounced in some regions, where it not only violates the essence of marriage, but also deprives women of their autonomy and dignity. Therefore, in the process of engagement, we need to examine this unreasonable traditional concept and protect the rights and dignity of women.
In the ** trial held at the Yanggao County Court, the sentencing process lasted only more than 40 minutes. Ms. Zhen said that as far as she knew, the court mainly adopted the woman's confession as the basis for conviction during the trial. The woman was adamantly opposed to premarital sex and said that the man acknowledged this fact. However, it should be noted that the key evidence in this case came from the oral statements of the two parties, and was not supported by other witnesses or direct evidence. How a court convicted without sufficient evidence is questionable.
At the same time, the man also expressed dissatisfaction with the outcome of the trial and appealed in court. Since neither lawyer was present at the sentencing ceremony, the husband's appeal request may be affected to some extent. However, this did not prevent the husband and his family from remaining firm in the face of the outcome of the trial. They firmly believe that the man did not have a ** woman, but that the two had sex voluntarily.
The lawsuit, which involved marriage and personal dignity, dealt a heavy blow to the man's family. Ms. Zhen saw her son for the first time on December 25, after 203 days of detention. What she saw was an emaciated and exhausted son. With her unwavering support, Ms. Zhen firmly believes that her son is innocent. She said that there was no ** act between her son and the woman, but that the two parties had sexual relations consensually.
Lawyer Yin Qingli also conducted an in-depth investigation into the case and submitted 26 applications and a withdrawal opinion. However, these efforts were not taken on board in court. The difficulties and injustices in the trial of the case made Ms. Zhen feel helpless and heartbroken. She and her lawyers have been working hard for the truth, hoping to clear their son's name.
This "engagement case" has aroused widespread attention and discussion, involving many social issues such as engagement customs, sexual behavior, and the protection of personal rights and interests. Was the man's sentence of 3 years in prison an unjust outcome in this case?Are the woman's accusations true?How to protect the rights and dignity of both parties, and how to change the bride price customs, are all issues that need to be deeply considered and solved by society.
Justice should not be merely a promise of words, but should be justified and pursued in every case. Development and progress require people to work together to change outdated ideas and irrational traditional practices and protect the rights and freedoms of each individual. Only in this way can we build a more just and harmonious society.