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Tragic Ritual Ends in Suspended Jail Term in China

In Shenzhen, a mother received a three-year prison sentence (suspended for four years) after her daughter died during a home “exorcism” ritual meant to cast out demons. The court ruled the death was negligent, sparking debate about superstition and the need for better public science awareness.