Literary Inquisition

Ancient political persecution cases triggered by speech and dissent

1. The Case of Mao Jie's Defamation

2. Jurisdiction: China (State of Wei) (216 AD)
3. Original Case: 毛玠谤讪案
4. VictimsCui YanCao CaoDefendantsMao JiePlaintiffsDing YiInvestigatorsZhong YaoProsecutorsDing YiDefense AttorneysHuan JieHe QiaJudgesCao CaoZhong YaoInstitutionsCourt of Wei
5. Case Tags: Defamation;Three Kingdoms;Literary Inquisition;Miscarriage of Justice