Accused Gang Boss Trial as Chinese National Despite US Citizenship

A U.S. citizen accused of heading a violent mob has gone on trial in China without consular access because the court says it does not recognize his American citizenship.   Vincent Wu, who was born in China and emigrated to the United States, is accused of kidnapping rivals and operating illegal casinos in southern Guangdong province.   Wu, who has been detained since June 2012, denies the charges against him and says he was tortured into...

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