China Sentences Mass Killer to Death After Deadly Crowd Attack
A Chinese court swiftly sentenced Fan Weiqiu to death for driving into a crowd, killing 35 and injuring 43 others in Zhuhai. Fan, motivated by anger over his divorce, pleaded guilty to endangering public safety. The court cited the extreme cruelty and severe consequences of his actions, highlighting the significant social harm caused. This sentence follows another recent case involving a driver who injured 30 people, emphasizing a national concern over similar “revenge on society” attacks. The rapid sentencing reflects the Chinese government’s heightened focus on preventing such incidents.
John Q. Hosedrinker