Related Cases (2)
The Case of Dong Xuan Executing Gongsun Dan and His Son
- Jurisdiction: Han Dynasty, China (c. 43 AD (During the Jianwu Era of Emperor Guangwu))
- Original Case: 董宣诛公孙丹父子案
- VictimsGongsun DanSon of Gongsun DanDefendantsDong XuanPlaintiffsRelatives of Gongsun DanInvestigatorsDong XuanProsecutorsRelatives of Gongsun DanJudgesEmperor Guangwu of HanInstitutionsLuoyang County Government
- Case Tags: Abuse of Power;Ancient Chinese Law;Capital Punishment;Judicial Independence
Dong Xuan Kills the Slave of Princess Huyang
- Jurisdiction: China (Eastern Han Dynasty) (Around 43 AD)
- Original Case: 董宣杀湖阳公主家奴案
- VictimsUnnamed slave of Princess HuyangDefendantsDong XuanPlaintiffsPrincess HuyangJudgesEmperor Guangwu of HanInstitutionsLuoyang County Government
- Case Tags: Judicial Independence in Ancient China;Capital Offense by Slave;Conflict Between Law and Royal Prerogative;Martyrdom and Integrity in Office