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Beijing: Pastor Lou Yuanqi, who was arrested in
May, 2008 on charges of "inciting separatism", was
released at approximately 6:00 p.m. on April 24, 2009
according to reports.
The pastor was freed under the provision of "bailed out
waiting for trial," which allows for future arrest and
prosecution. It also prevents him or his family from
filing an adminis-trative lawsuit against the state to
compensate for his illegal imprisonment.
Authorities could not find sufficient evidence to
continue Pastor Yuanqi's prosecution and indictment. He
has returned home and is reportedly in poor heath due to
a blood condition and the mistreatment he sustained in
prison.
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