A pro-democracy activist and writer, Liu was arrested in 2009, charged with “inciting subversion of state power,” and sentenced to 11 years in prison in 2010 for penning seven sentences. Diagnosed with liver cancer, Liu passed away on July 13, 2017 while on medical parole.

Liu Xiaobo
Is case active: Yes
Country:China
Region:Asia-Pacific
Gender:Male
Status:Custodial/Wrongful Death