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Ex-lawmaker faces court

By Wang Huazhong | China Daily | Updated: 2009-12-25 07:46

Heavy turnout for trial of alleged mafia-style gang boss

CHONGQING: Former district legislator and business tycoon Chen Mingliang, accused of running a mafia-style gang, was brought for his trial under heavy security, as hundreds of residents crowded the gates of the court to witness the proceedings yesterday.

Chen, 52, with his 34-member gang, faces 16 charges of abetting prostitution, drug trafficking, murder and corruption.

Ex-lawmaker faces court

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