Story
He Fangmei, a health advocate, was detained in October 2020 for protesting the denial of medical care for her disabled daughter, harmed by a defective vaccine. Seven months pregnant, she gave birth in custody. Her husband, Li Xin, is serving a prison sentence. He faces five to seven years in prison.
Action Steps
He Fangmei, a health advocate, was detained in October 2020 for protesting the denial of medical care for her disabled daughter, harmed by a defective vaccine. Seven months pregnant, she gave birth in custody. Her husband, Li Xin, is serving a prison sentence. He faces five to seven years in prison.
Charges
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Legal Status
Yes — He has been officially sentenced.
Health Status
Not good — Although previously listed as "good," his actual condition is concerning. He 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
He Fangmei is married and has children. His family has publicly expressed concern over his deteriorating health and the lack of proper medical care during his imprisonment. They continue to advocate for his release and have called attention to the human rights violations he has faced.