Historical Events tagged with "jail"
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Wei Jingsheng Released for Medical Reasons
Wei Jingsheng, a prominent Chinese pro-democracy activist, was released from prison after nearly 18 years of incarceration, primarily due to concerns regarding his health. Known for his contributions to the Democracy Wall movement in the late 1970s, Wei had been sentenced to multiple terms of imprisonment for his activism. His release followed international attention and calls for reform regarding human rights in China, especially concerning dissidents and prisoners of conscience. Wei’s health issues became a crucial factor in his release, highlighting the intersection of activism, health, and state power in China.
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Arthur Lucas was executed in Canada after being convicted of murder. His execution took place at Toronto's Don Jail, marking a significant moment in Canadian legal history as he became the final person to face capital punishment in the country. Lucas, originally from the United States, was convicted of the 1959 murder of a man named John Paul Schaeffer. This case sparked national debate about the death penalty in Canada, leading to changes in law and public perception of capital punishment shortly after his execution.
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