Alleged Rape, Murder Cover-Up of Schoolgirl Leads to China Riots

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RICHARD SPENCER

Published: Jun 29, 2008, 07:12 PM ET
Updated:Feb 10, 2022, 01:37 PM ET

Beijing — Rioters in southwestern China torched government buildings and cars during the weekend after anger over a suspected cover-up by police of a schoolgirl’s rape and murder exploded into violent protests.

Alleged Rape, Murder Cover-Up of Schoolgirl Leads to China Riots

Alleged Rape, Murder Cover-Up of Schoolgirl Leads to China Riots

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