Man jailed for inciting riot
Le Minh The was accused of posting 7 videos on Facebook with content distorting the Party and State; inciting people to overthrow the government.
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Defendant Le Minh The. Photo:Mekong |
On March 20, the People's Court of Binh Thuy District (Can Tho City) held a first-instance trial and sentenced Le Minh The (56 years old, local) to two years in prison for the crime ofTaking advantage of democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State and the legitimate rights and interests of organizations and citizens.
According to the indictment, from March to the end of August 2018, The used the Facebook name "Le Minh The" to live-stream 7 videos with content expressing extreme, radical attitudes, distorting the Party's policies and guidelines, and the State's laws and policies. At the same time, The called for, incited, provoked, enticed, and instructed people to protest, riot, and overthrow the government...
At the trial, the defendant admitted all his crimes.
The panel of judges determined that the defendant's actions were intentional, thorough, methodical, and professional; seriously affecting security, order, and social safety... so they sentenced him to the above sentence.
