Heywood whistle-blower jailed
The former Chinese police chief who sparked a major political scandal when he blew the whistle on the murder of British businessman Neil Heywood by a politician's wife has been jailed for 15 years.
15 year jail term for Heywood case whistleblower
Former Chongqing police chief Wang Lijun has been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for defecting and other crimes.
He sparked a political scandal when he disclosed the murder of British businessman Neil Heywood.
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