Mr. Liu only got more famous in 2015, when he married a 21-year-old student and internet celebrity named Zhang Zetian. Her father was a businessman, and her mother, Ms. Liu said, was strict and quick to scold or punish her physically. After dinner, Ms. Liu left in a limousine with Mr. Liu and two of his female assistants. The chauffeur told the police that he didn’t hear anyone saying “stop” or “no," or cry for help. Mr. Liu went with Ms. Liu to her apartment.

Source: International New York Times December 13, 2019 09:56 UTC