Sacrilege and Temple Desecration

The Case of Zhang Shizhi Judging the Theft of the Jade Ring from Gaozu's Temple
  1. The Case of Zhang Shizhi Judging the Theft of the Jade Ring from Gaozu's Temple
  2. Jurisdiction: Western Han Dynasty, China (Chang'an) (Reign of Emperor Wen of Han (c. 180–157 BC))
  3. Original Case: 张释之判盗高庙玉环案
  4. Key Figures: Zhang Shizhi (Commandant of Justice), Emperor Wen of Han (Liu Heng), the anonymous thief, Empress Dowager Bo
  5. Case Tags: Theft of Imperial Property;Sacrilege and Temple Desecration;Capital Punishment;Judicial Independence