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Chinese billionaire Richard Liu settles civil suit over alleged rape in US a day before the JD.com founder was to face trial
- The JD.com founder reached a settlement with former University of Minnesota student Liu Jingyao, who accused him of rape in 2018
- ‘The parties agreed to set aside their differences … to avoid further pain and suffering caused by the lawsuit,’ law firm Florin Roebig said
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Chinese tech billionaire Richard Liu Qiangdong has reached a settlement with former University of Minnesota student Liu Jingyao, who accused the JD.com founder of rape in 2018, a day before a jury trial was to start in Hennepin County District Court in the state of Minnesota.
“The incident between Ms Jingyao Liu and Mr Richard Liu in Minnesota in 2018 resulted in a misunderstanding that has consumed substantial public attention and brought profound suffering to the parties and their families,” Florin Roebig, a law firm representing the plaintiff Liu, said in a statement on Sunday.
“Today, the parties agreed to set aside their differences, and settle their legal dispute in order to avoid further pain and suffering caused by the lawsuit,” the firm said. It added that there will not be any further comment from all parties involved.
JD.com founder Liu, however, issued a separate statement on Sunday, apologising to his wife Zhang Zetian, and thanking her for tolerance and support. “I hope that my life and work can go back to normal as soon as possible,” he said.
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