China News Online March 31 (Reporter Li Zhengzheng Xu Mingrui) On the morning of the 31st, Shanghai Changning District People's Court (hereinafter referred to as Shanghai Changning Court) disputed Tang Shuang v. Zhou Libo for network infringement liability disputes and Zhou Libo and Hu Jie v. Tang Shuang for network infringement In two cases of liability disputes, the first instance was pronounced.

In the case of Tang Shuang v. Zhou Libo's online infringement liability dispute, the Shanghai Changning Court decided in the first instance that Zhou Libo stopped the infringement and deleted the Sina Weibo and video links that constituted the infringement within ten days from the date of the judgment; Zhou Libo Apologize to Tang Shuang in writing within days (the content must be reviewed by the Shanghai Changning Court in advance); reject the other claims of Tang Shuang.

The picture shows Tang Shuang's attorney Shi Xiaojun being interviewed by a reporter from Chinanews.com. Photo by Xu Mingrui

In the case of Zhou Libo and Hu Jie v. Tang Shuang's infringement liability dispute, Shanghai Changning Court decided that Tang Shuang stopped the infringement, and deleted the Sina Weibo and video links that constituted the infringement and the headlines published today. Micro headlines, articles, and video links; Tang Shuang should apologize to Zhou Libo and Hu Jie in writing within ten days from the date of the verdict (the content must be reviewed by the Shanghai Changning Court in advance); Tang Shuang should pay Hu Jie within ten days from the date of the verdict A total of 8,000 yuan (renminbi) was paid for mental damage relief and economic loss; Zhou Libo and Hu Jie rejected the other lawsuits.

The picture shows the scene of the court hearing on that day. Court photo

Tang Shuang had made friends with Zhou Libo and Hu Jie. In 2018, the two parties "turned their heads" after being acquitted of Zhou Libo's "drug-related Tibetan gun case" in the United States. In July 2018, Zhou Libo posted a recording on Weibo, pointing out that the drug was provided by Tang Shuang. In September 2018, Tang Shuang released a video saying that the video proved that the drug was held by Zhou Libo.

In October 2018, Tang Shuang officially entrusted his lawyer to bring an honour lawsuit to the court and was accepted. Subsequently, Zhou Libo sued Tang Shuang for infringement. In December 2018, two cases were accepted by the Shanghai Changning Court.

Zhou Lebo's attorney Tu Lei said that whether to appeal in the future requires consultation with Zhou Libo and Hu Jie. Shi Xiaojun, an attorney representing Tang Shuang, said that the fact that Zhou Libo had taken drugs has been determined by the court, and Tang Shuang's opinion should be consulted if he wants to appeal.

The Shanghai Changning Court stated that citizens enjoy the right to reputation and that their personal dignity is protected by law. It is forbidden to use insults, slander, etc. to damage citizens' reputation.

The Shanghai Changning Court made the aforesaid judgment based on the facts and evidence of the case and in accordance with legal provisions. (Finish)