Le Trong Nghia
Current Status: Likely released - at risk
Other Names: Lê Trọng Nghĩa
Date of Birth: 1987
Gender: M
Ethnicity: Kinh
Occupation: Factory worker
Areas of Activism:
- Freedom of expression
- Sovereignty
- Press
Details
Background
He is from Long An province and was worker of Pouyuen company, manufacturing sport shoes, before he was arrested.
Sentenced to 2 years 3 months in prison under Art. 318 (2015 Code). Expected Release is January 18, 2021.
June 18, 2018
- Art. 318 (2015 Code)
Binh Tan district public security, Ho Chi Minh city
Binh Tan district, Ho Chi Minh City (map)
October 17, 2018 - Date of trial
The People’s Court of Binh Tan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
2 years 3 months in prison
January 18, 2021
Details of Imprisonment
According to the indictment of The People’s Procuracy, on the morning of June 11, the police force of Binh Tan Ward, in cooperation with some other agencies, was mobilized to ensure public order at the main gate of Pouyuen Company, where a demonstration against draft laws on Cybersecurity and Special Economic Zones was taking place. Protesters allegedly struck and joined the demonstration, then threw stones and bricks towards security forces.
Nghia was arrested and prosecuted by Binh Tan District Police, Ho Chi Minh City on June 18, 2018.
On October 17, The People’s Court of Binh Tan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City held the first instance court trial against him. He was sentenced to 2 years and 3 months under the Article 318 of the 2015 Penal Code for “disturbing the public order,” alongside two co-defendants who had also protested.
ResourcesTP.HCM: Khởi tố thêm 4 công nhân gây rối, tấn công công an, Công An Newspaper, June 18, 2018
Xét xử 3 công nhân Công ty Pouyuen gây rối, ném đá vào cảnh sát, Voice of Vietnam, October 17, 2018
3 Công nhân Pouyuen lãnh án sau cuộc biểu tình chống Luật đặc khu, Radio Free Asia, October 19, 2018
Profile last updated: 2024-06-13 20:34:04