Shaanxi Father-in-Law's Rape Conviction Heads to Appeal
A man in Shaanxi's Xixiang County was convicted of raping his daughter-in-law; he has appealed, with his son citing intoxication as a defense.
A man in Xixiang County, Shaanxi, has been convicted of raping his daughter-in-law and is now appealing the ruling—a case that has drawn wide public attention in recent days.
During the appeal, the victim's husband has sought to defend his father by claiming he was simply drunk. The argument has quickly gained traction online, with many questioning any attempt to excuse a sexual assault on the grounds of intoxication.
The case remains before the court, and a final ruling is pending further judicial review.