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Death penalty for killer in China

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 27 Dec, 2024 11:40 AM
  • Death penalty for killer in China

A man is China has been sentenced to death for killing 35 people last month by driving into a crowd.

When handing down the sentence, court heard the man was venting his anger because he was unhappy with his divorce settlement.

The attack was one of several in China in late October and November, prompting vows from local leaders to examine personal disputes that could trigger aggression, from marital troubles to disagreements over inheritance. 

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