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Kris Wu Rumored to Be Released from Prison and Return to Canada

Kris Wu Rumored to Be Released from Prison and Return to Canada

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Kris Wu Rumored to Be Released from Prison and Return to Canada

The name Kris Wu or Wu Yifan is back in the public spotlight after rumors emerged suggesting that the former idol has been released from prison and is preparing to return to Canada. The news quickly became a hot topic on Chinese social media on the night of May 10, becoming one of the hottest topics on Weibo.

According to a report from Chinese media Sohu, social media was filled with posts claiming that Kris Wu was seen in Shenzhen and was said to be boarding a flight to Canada soon. The rumor sparked a significant debate among netizens as many questioned the possibility of the former artist receiving early release.

In fact, based on previous court rulings, Kris Wu still has a considerable amount of sentence left. He is said to still have to serve several more years in detention before being eligible for release.

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Until now, neither the prison authorities nor the relevant government agencies have made an official statement regarding the news. Several Chinese media outlets have also reported that they are still trying to directly confirm with the authorities to verify the truth of the circulating rumors.

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Amidst the uproar over the issue, many Chinese netizens are reminding the public not to easily spread unverified information. They believe that the rumors still lack a clear basis as long as there has been no official announcement from the relevant authorities.

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Kris Wu's career downfall began in 2021 after influencer Du Meizhu publicly accused him of sexual violence and manipulation against several young women, including minors. The case shook the Chinese entertainment industry because at that time Kris Wu was known as one of the most influential celebrities with very high commercial value.

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After the investigation was conducted, the Chinese authorities stated that Kris Wu was proven to have committed several criminal acts. The investigation found that between November and December 2020, he sexually assaulted three women who were inebriated at his residence.

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Not only that, the authorities also stated that Kris Wu was involved in group sexual activities with his friends and several other women in July 2018. 

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The court ultimately sentenced Kris Wu to 13 years in prison. After completing his sentence, he was also ordered to be deported and banned from entering China for 10 years. The appeal filed by Kris Wu against the verdict has also been rejected.

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As of now, there has been no official confirmation stating that Kris Wu has been released from prison or returned to Canada.