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Son of Chinese Army General jailed for rape
This was not the first time that the general's son was involved in an incident that sparked public outcry.
A court in China has convicted the son of a high-profile army general and sentenced him to 10 years in jail for rape.
The court said Li Tianyi, 17, and four others raped the woman at a Beijing hotel in February after having drinks.
He denied any sexual relations with the woman, whom he alleged was working as a prostitute.
Li Tianyi is the son of army Gen Li Shuangjiang, known for his renditions of patriotic songs on television. His mother is also a well-known singer in China's People's Liberation Army.
The case was heard at the Haidian Court in north-west Beijing. The other defendants also received jail terms ranging from three to 12 years.
This was not the first time that Li Tianyi, also known as Li Guanfeng, was involved in an incident that sparked public outcry.
The case of Li Tianyi inflamed public anger at the children of the political elite, who are often seen as spoilt and above the law, correspondents say.
