Story
Le Tung Van, a Buddhist leader of the TABBVT Monastery, accused of directing others to produce videos and write articles critical of the Duc Hoa District Police, the state-backed Buddhist Church of Vietnam, and its senior figure, Thich Nhat Tu. Initially, additional charges of incest and fraud were levied, but these were subsequently dropped. In July of 2022, he was sentenced to five years in prison in 2022 for “abusing democratic freedoms.” Van, in his 90s, suffers from several health issues, including hypertension, diabetes, and chronic anemia, and has been denied proper legal representation. His sentence was upheld on appeal, and he remains under house arrest due to health concerns.
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Le Tung Van, a Buddhist leader of the TABBVT Monastery, accused of directing others to produce videos and write articles critical of the Duc Hoa District Police, the state-backed Buddhist Church of Vietnam, and its senior figure, Thich Nhat Tu. Initially, additional charges of incest and fraud were levied, but these were subsequently dropped. In July of 2022, he was sentenced to five years in prison in 2022 for “abusing democratic freedoms.” Van, in his 90s, suffers from several health issues, including hypertension, diabetes, and chronic anemia, and has been denied proper legal representation. His sentence was upheld on appeal, and he remains under house arrest due to health concerns.
Charges
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Legal Status
Yes — she has been officially sentenced.
Health Status
Not good — Although previously listed as "good," his actual condition is concerning. she has suffered a stroke while in detention and has not received adequate medical care, which has led to a decline in his health.
Family Information
Le Tung Van, a Buddhist leader of the TABBVT Monastery, accused of directing others to produce videos and write articles critical of the Duc Hoa District Police, the state-backed Buddhist Church of Vietnam, and its senior figure, Thich Nhat Tu. Initially, additional charges of incest and fraud were levied, but these were subsequently dropped. In July of 2022, he was sentenced to five years in prison in 2022 for “abusing democratic freedoms.” Van, in his 90s, suffers from several health issues, including hypertension, diabetes, and chronic anemia, and has been denied proper legal representation. His sentence was upheld on appeal, and he remains under house arrest due to health concerns.