Major China #MeToo Case Involving CCTV Anchor Rules Against Plaintiff Due to ‘Insufficient’ Evidence
A Chinese court ruled late Tuesday against the plaintiff in one of China’s most prominent #MeToo cases on the grounds that there was “insufficient” evidence to support her claims.
The ruling is a clear setback to China’s still-fledgling #MeToo movement, despite new developments recently that seemed to indicate it was picking up steam.
In 2018, Zhou Xiaoxuan, 28, accused prominent CCTV anchor Zhu Jun of groping and kissing her against her will four years prior while she was working for him as an intern — a case that went viral after she sued him for damages. Zhu has denied the charges.
Zhou has since become one of the most prominent voices pushing #MeToo awareness in China.
After years in limbo, the first hearing was finally held last December, but was closed to the public. The second hearing took place Tuesday.
Speaking to supporters after the conclusion of the hearing, Zhou said...
The ruling is a clear setback to China’s still-fledgling #MeToo movement, despite new developments recently that seemed to indicate it was picking up steam.
In 2018, Zhou Xiaoxuan, 28, accused prominent CCTV anchor Zhu Jun of groping and kissing her against her will four years prior while she was working for him as an intern — a case that went viral after she sued him for damages. Zhu has denied the charges.
Zhou has since become one of the most prominent voices pushing #MeToo awareness in China.
After years in limbo, the first hearing was finally held last December, but was closed to the public. The second hearing took place Tuesday.
Speaking to supporters after the conclusion of the hearing, Zhou said...
- 9/15/2021
- by Rebecca Davis
- Variety Film + TV
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