Son Jun-ho, a South Korean soccer midfielder, initially represented China's ambition in sports until his detention on bribery charges. His ordeal revealed the harsh realities of the Chinese legal system, where he faced interrogation without legal representation and threats against his family. After enduring months of pressure, he reluctantly admitted guilt in exchange for a lighter sentence, a decision he later regretted. This incident highlights concerns over the erosion of legal rights in a judicial system that often favors state interests over individual protections.
Mr. Son had insisted to his interrogators that he was innocent, asking for a lawyer, but the police deemed it unnecessary, increasing the pressure on him.
After months in detention, he was offered a deal for a lighter punishment in exchange for an admission of guilt, a choice he later regretted.
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