Death of brothel-visiting new dad electrifies China, forces police to explain themselves

By Phil Wen
Updated May 12 2016 - 1:33pm, first published 12:42pm
Wife of Lei Yang speaking to the media after the case went viral. Photo: Supplied
Wife of Lei Yang speaking to the media after the case went viral. Photo: Supplied
Screenshot of policeman Xing Yongrui from CCTV. Photo: CCTV
Screenshot of policeman Xing Yongrui from CCTV. Photo: CCTV
Lei Yang, who died in suspicious circumstances in police custody. Photo: Supplied
Lei Yang, who died in suspicious circumstances in police custody. Photo: Supplied

Beijing: When do you know your country's police force has a major credibility problem? Perhaps when the court of public opinion sides instead with a man alleged to have visited a brothel just two weeks after his wife gave birth to their first child. On their wedding anniversary.

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