Leaders of Chongqing crime-ring have appeals heard in SW China

Chongqing Municipal Higher People's Court Monday started hearing the appeals of two ring leaders and 18 other gang members after a large-scale crackdown on organized crime in the southwestern mega-city. Open to the public, Monday's court hearing is expected to last three days, a court spokesman said. On February 10, the Chongqing Municipal No. 1 Intermediate People's Court sentenced two to death ...