31. Afterward, another man read a prayer to supporters gathered in a circle under the white glow of TV lights. 32. Appearing in turn, the men read from nearly identical prepared statements. 33. Another man read a prayer to supporters gathered under the white glow of TV lights. 34. Family and friends of the defendants gathered outside the judges chambers, and some shouted Quranic verses that the men should read for encouragement. 35. Family and friends of the defendants gathered outside the judges chambers, shouting Quranic verses that the men should read for encouragement. 36. One man read a newspaper, and the others chatted. 37. One man read aloud from a letter purportedly from another follower in Beijing who had been arrested and beaten in December, then later released. |