Chinese artist sentenced to 3 years in prison over satirical Mao statues
Chinese artist Gao Zhen was sentenced to three years in prison on Tuesday for "infringing upon the reputation of heroes" over his satirical works of art, including statues of China's former leader Mao Zedong.
TL;DR
- Gao Zhen sentenced to three years in prison.
- Convicted for "infringing upon the reputation of heroes."
- Sentenced over satirical works of art.
- Included statues of former leader Mao Zedong.