A woman was brutally beaten for refusing an improper request from her ex. This case, which happened in a certain county, makes people sigh: Can power really do whatever it wants?
The consequences of uncontrolled power
It all started last summer. Xiao Li (pseudonym) is an ordinary employee of a small company in the county, and he is conscientious and responsible on weekdays. Who would have thought that she would suffer such a nightmare. That night, she had just gotten off work and was about to go home when she suddenly received a call from her ex-boyfriend, Xiao Wang. Xiao Wang is a cadre in the town, and the two broke up after dating for more than a year. On the phone, Xiao Wang asked to have a relationship with Xiao Li in a frivolous tone, but Xiao Li flatly refused.
Who knew that Xiao Wang was so angry that he rushed directly to Xiao Li's house. "Why do you refuse me?" Xiao Wang roared and rushed into the house. Xiao Li trembled with fright and retreated again and again. But Xiao Wang didn't give up, punching and kicking Xiao Li. The neighbor heard the screams and called the police, and Xiao Wang left in a huff.
Afterwards, Xiao Li's face was covered in blood and bruises, and he was rushed to the hospital. The doctor's diagnosis showed multiple soft tissue contusions and a minor concussion. Xiao Li stayed in the hospital for a week before being discharged.
After the police intervened in the investigation, the case was characterized as an intentional injury case. What is surprising is that the procuratorate ultimately decided not to prosecute. This result was difficult for Xiao Li and her family to accept.
Public opinion is in an uproar, where is the justice?
As soon as the case was exposed, it immediately caused an uproar in public opinion. Some netizens said angrily: "Isn't this an obvious abuse of public power? Why not prosecute? Others questioned: "Is someone doing something in the way?" "
A media outlet interviewed a local legal person who did not want to be named. "From the information disclosed so far, the prosecution's reasons for not prosecuting are really puzzling," he said. Even if the parties have been in a relationship, it is not a reason to commit violence. This case involves the crime of intentional injury, and it stands to reason that criminal liability should be pursued in accordance with the law. "
Another media quoted the victim Xiao Li as saying: "I feel desperate, is it because he is a cadre, can he do whatever he wants?" I just want to protect my rights. Xiao Li's words were full of helplessness and anger.
Where are the boundaries of power
This case makes people ponder: how should the power of public officials be constrained?
First of all, it must be made clear that no one is above the law. Whether an ordinary citizen or a public official, breaking the law should be punished as it should be. As a town cadre, Xiao Wang should have set an example, but instead took advantage of his position to run amok, which is undoubtedly a blasphemy of public power.
Second, this case also exposes the mainland's shortcomings in protecting women's rights and interests. Xiao Li is commendable for bravely standing up and defending his rights after being beaten. However, the prosecution's decision not to prosecute is undoubtedly a secondary injury to the victim. This may discourage other victims from coming forward.
Moreover, this case also reflects the phenomenon that there may be in the mainland when handling cases involving public officials. This not only undermines judicial fairness, but also seriously affects the public's trust in the government.
Some experts pointed out that in order to put an end to the occurrence of such incidents, the key lies in improving the supervision mechanism. "We need to establish a better code of conduct for public officials, and at the same time strengthen social supervision. Only by letting power run in the sun can similar tragedies be prevented. "
The alarm bell rings for a long time, and the awareness of self-protection is indispensable
Although this case is outrageous, it is also a wake-up call for us. As ordinary people, especially women, it is essential to raise awareness of self-protection.
First of all, learn to say "no" decisively. In the face of unreasonable demands, you must resolutely refuse and do not be afraid to offend people. Second, learn to preserve evidence. In a similar situation, you can make an audio or video recording, or ask relatives and friends for help in a timely manner. Finally, have the courage to defend your rights. When encountering injustice, you must dare to stand up and protect yourself with legal weapons.
Looking back at similar cases in recent years, it is not difficult to see a worrying trend. According to statistics from a women's rights protection organization, sexual harassment and domestic violence involving public officials have been on the rise in the past five years. In 2018, a provincial capital city exposed a case of attempted rape by a deputy department-level cadre. These cases are a reminder that unchecked power can eventually become a weapon that harms others.
Although Xiao Li's experience is heart-wrenching, her courage is worth learning from. Only when more people dare to stand up can our society become fairer and more just. At the same time, we also hope that the judiciary will enforce the law impartially and give justice to the victims.
The outcome of this case has not yet been finalized, but it has already sparked widespread discussion in society. We hope that through this incident, we can promote the improvement of relevant systems so that similar tragedies will not be repeated. After all, a real society governed by the rule of law should be a society in which everyone is equal, not a jungle society where whoever has the biggest fist is justified.
Which is more important, power and justice? This is a question worth pondering for each of us. Perhaps, only when each of us can stand up and speak up for fairness and justice can our society truly progress. What do you think?