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Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu sentenced to 13 years of prison for rape in China

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By Wayne Chang, CNN A Chinese court in Beijing sentenced Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu, also known as Wu Yifan, to 13 years in jail after finding him guilty of sexual offenses, including rape, the court said in a post on its official Weibo account.

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  1. WFMZ Allentown

    China sentences Chinese-Canadian star Kris Wu to 13 years (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    A court in Beijing has sentenced Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu to 13 years in prison on charges including rape. The June trial of the former member of the South

  2. Newsweek

    Singer Kris Wu sentenced to 13 years in prison for rape in China (opens Newsweek)

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    Wu was accused of assaulting multiple young women at his home.

  3. Washington Examiner

    Chinese-Canadian singer Kris Wu sentenced to 13 years following rape conviction (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Chinese-Canadian singer Kris Wu was sentenced to two prison terms adding up to 13 years on Friday following his sex crime convictions.

  4. Al Jazeera

    China sentences Canadian pop star Kris Wu to 13 years for rape (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Wu was detained in Beijing after a Chinese student publicly accused him of inducing her and other girls to have sex.

  5. KRDO

    Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu sentenced to 13 years of prison for rape in China (opens KRDO)

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    By Wayne Chang, CNN A Chinese court in Beijing sentenced Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu, also known as Wu Yifan, to 13 years in jail after finding him guilty of sexual offenses, including rape, the court said in a post on its official Weibo account.

  6. CBS News

    Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu sentenced to 13 years in prison for rape, other charges (opens CBS News)

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    Wu was previously one of China's most bankable stars, but brands including Louis Vuitton and Porsche suspended their partnerships with him over the case.

  7. Deutsche Welle

    China jails Chinese-Canadian star Kris Wu for rape – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    A court found the pop star guilty of sexually assaulting three women. The case saw Kris Wu, one of China's most prominent celebrities, lose partnerships with brands like Louis Vuitton and Porsche.

  8. NBC News

    Pop star Kris Wu sentenced to 13 years of jail for rape in China (opens NBC News)

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    The rapper and singer was detained by the Chinese authorities in July 2021 following a series of sexual harassment allegations from internet celebrities and underage girls.

  9. The Guardian

    Canadian pop star Kris Wu sentenced to 13 years in jail for rape in China (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Beijing court finds Chinese-born singer raped three women in November and December 2020

  10. New York Times

    Chinese Court Sentences Canadian Singer to Prison for Rape (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Before his arrest over #MeToo allegations, Kris Wu was one of China’s most popular entertainers, with legions of fans and brand deals.

  11. Los Angeles Times

    Beijing court sentences Chinese Canadian pop star Kris Wu to 13 years in prison (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    The former K-pop singer was on trial for a 2020 rape and a 2018 incident in which he and others allegedly assaulted two women they had gotten drunk.

  12. Portland Press Herald

    China jails Chinese Canadian pop star Kris Wu (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Wu will be imprisoned for 13 years on rape and other charges.

  13. Fox News

    China sentences Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu to 13 years for sex crimes (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Beijing’s Chaoyang District Court has sentenced Chinese Canadian pop star Kris Wu to more than a decade in prison for several sex crimes, including rape and repeatedly luring underage girls.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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