Chinese Rights Activist Stands Trial After Police Detain Defense Team
BEIJING, Aug. 18 -- The blind rural lawyer who exposed forced abortions and sterilizations in eastern China last year stood trial Friday without his lawyers, while supporters said the case made a mockery of any effort in China to impose the rule of law.
In the face of China's complete disregard for human rights or due process, the courage of a few lawyers at least offers a ray of hope.