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February 21, 2009

Additional Information about the Death of Mr. Dong Fengshan in the Siping City Prison: Beaten by Inmates, His Chest Pierced with Sharp Spade Handle

(Clearwisdom.net) On October 13, 2007, Falun Gong practitioner Mr. Dong Fengshan from Songyuan City was arrested by police officers from the State Security Division in Songyuan City and the Ningjiang District Second Police Department, and his home was also searched. He was detained at the Shanyou Detention Center, where he was tortured. Later, he was sentenced to nine years in prison. Mr. Dong's arrest, detainment and sentencing was kept secret from his family. On October 23, 2008, he was taken to the Siping City Prison, where he was tortured and killed within a matter of six days. Li Haifang and Hao Yulin, guards from the Education Division, incited inmates to beat Mr. Dong. The side of his chest was pierced with a sharp spade handle in the process. The suspects include Lu Yanfeng, Wang Guoxiang, Chen Chuang, Wang Yanshuang, Han Shuang, and Di Shaoquan. The lethal weapons used in the unlawful death included an electric baton, a belt, and a sharp spade handle.

Elderly Practitioner Ms. Zhong Dongqin Imprisoned

(Clearwisdom.net) Falun Gong practitioner Ms. Zhong Dongqin is 71 years old and from Hengshui City, Hebei Province. She is the elder sister of Mr. Zhong Cunjie, a practitioner who was persecuted to death. On July 24, 2008, police officers forcibly arrested Ms. Zhong and sent her to the Hengshui City Detention Center. She is still detained there.

Falun Gong Welcomed at Chinese New Year Festival in Quincy, Massachusetts (Photo)

(Clearwisdom.net) Quincy, MA - On February 8, 2009, Falun Gong practitioners participated in the 21^st Lunar New Year Festival in Quincy, Massachusetts. This annual event was held at North Quincy High School. Approximately 7,000 people attended the festival.