Cui Guanghai and John Miller have been charged with multiple offenses, including stalking and conspiracy, for attempting to intimidate an artist who publicly criticized Chinese President Xi Jinping. The FBI stated that these actions were an infringement on the individual's free speech rights in the U.S. Allegedly, the accused engaged in surveillance and harassment tactics, including tracking the victim's vehicle. Additionally, they attempted to suppress the display of the victim's artwork depicting Xi, showcasing a broader conflict over free expression and international tensions involving China.
The defendants allegedly plotted to harass and interfere with an individual who criticized the actions of the People's Republic of China while exercising their constitutionally protected free speech rights within the United States of America.
If convicted, Cui and Miller face up to five years in prison for conspiracy, five years for interstate stalking, 20 for violating the Arms Export Control Act and 10 years for smuggling.
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