Former Shaolin Abbot Sentenced to 24 Years for Corruption
Shi Yongxin, the former abbot of China's famed Shaolin Temple, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison and fined for corruption charges including embezzlement and bribery.
Shi Yongxin, former abbot of the famous Shaolin Temple, has been sentenced to 24 years in jail for crimes including embezzlement and taking bribes, state news agency Xinhua reported. Shi was also fined 3.5 million yuan (US$516,000). More to follow β¦