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Many netizens have not remembered clearly, this is the first time Li Yang has been accused of domestic violence.
On August 29, Kim, the ex-wife of Crazy English founder Li Yang, posted a video on Weibo accusing Li Yang of continuing domestic violence and brutally beating his daughter after divorcing and remarrying.
As of now, the video has been played more than 44 million times, and a large number of netizens have severely condemned Li Yang.
Kim revealed on Weibo that she wished Li Yang a new marriage and a new child after the divorce, but she could not accept Li Yang's brutal beating of herself and Kim's daughter, and Li Yang also threatened the children through his staff not to tell outsiders about domestic violence. In addition, Kim said that Li Yang has not changed at all since he committed domestic violence, including the use of "Chinese culture" as an excuse to continue to commit domestic violence. She hopes that all those who are irrational because of Li Yang and his "crazy English" will give up blind worship and learn about China's laws against domestic violence.
Kim and three children
Staff: Events do not affect the start of classes
After the domestic violence daughter incident was exposed, a Staff member named "Li Yang Global English Head Coach" on WeChat told reporters: "Teacher Li Yang has classes from The 9th to the 12th in Qufu, Shandong Province, and the 4-day class is taught by Teacher Li Yang, and the fee is 1980 yuan. ”
Li Yang and three children
The reporter tried to ask where Li Yang is currently, but the staff member said it was not clear, "Teacher Li Yang flew all over the country, and we only know where he will start the class next." For the Hotly Discussed Li Yang Domestic Violence Daughter Incident on the Internet, the staff member said that he did not pay attention to it, and said that it would not affect the opening of Li Yang's teacher. The reporter raised the question of whether the tuition fee could be refunded if Teacher Li Yang did not appear to teach, and the staff said: "If we can open it, how can we not come, if Teacher Li Yang does not teach, I will not let you sign up, Teacher Li Yang will definitely attend class." ”
"Except for the short class, Teacher Li Yang will not appear in the whole process, generally for four or five days, and then the class will be attended by other teachers." As for whether other teachers have the corresponding ability, the staff member said: "Other teachers are students who learn crazy English, we have cultivated themselves, and the level of being able to stand on the podium and lecture will certainly not be bad." The staff did not respond positively to the reporter's questions on whether other teachers had passed the fourth and sixth level examinations and whether they had teacher qualification certificates.
Old photos of Li Yang and his wife
Li Yangfa lawyer statement
Image courtesy of Mr. Zhou Zhaocheng
On August 31, Li Yang denied the "domestic violence allegations" through a lawyer's statement, arguing that the cause of the incident was "a disagreement between Li Yang and his ex-wife, Ms. Kim, on the way their daughter was educated."
The lawyer's statement said that in July 2021, Li Yang reported through her daughter's teacher that her daughter had serious problems such as absenteeism and early love, so there was a "fierce verbal dispute" when educating her daughter, but she did not carry out any violence against her throughout the process. In the video released by Kim, there is a picture of her daughter being beaten and bleeding in the ear, and Li Yang argues that this is Kim's "malicious editing method".
The following is the full text of the lawyer's statement
First, as the lawyer represented by Li Yang, the founder of "Crazy English", I, like my client Li Yang, have a clear banner of "opposing any form of domestic violence"! The cause of this "incident" was "a disagreement between Li Yang and his ex-wife, Ms. Kim, on the way their daughter was educated", but the allegation that Li Yang's "domestic violence daughter" was seriously inaccurate. After the fermentation of public opinion, the "false domestic violence incident" has caused the majority of netizens to be "worried and uneasy". The reason for this is that Li Yang, as a public figure, "did not handle family affairs well." Therefore, Li Yang could not escape the blame! Here, as an attorney, I formally apologize to the public unconditionally on behalf of my client, Li Yang!
Second, with regard to the statement that "Li Yang's ex-wife, Ms. Kim, accused Li Yang of domestic violence against her daughter", it is that there is a misunderstanding between the two sides in the way of education of the daughter. After the lawyer organized by the lawyer team to investigate and verify from many sources, the allegation is not true, please do not "spread false rumors"!
On January 24, 2020, two daughters of the client Li Yang were sent back to China by their mother, Ms. Kim, and for two years, the two daughters lived with the client and the client's mother and sister. Due to the divorce of the client Li Yang, the client has always felt deeply guilty about the two daughters. During the period of living together, it can be said that it is taken care of carefully and meticulously! Give them the best international schools, let them learn Chinese, and accept the influence of Chinese culture. And the client Li Yang in his spare time, will also push off the social, accompany the daughters, it can be said that the care is very good, licking the calf deeply!
Regarding the video posted by Li Yang's ex-wife, Ms. Kim, there are malicious clips. The cause of the incident, in July 2021, Li Yang reported through his daughter's teacher that her daughter had serious problems such as absenteeism and early love, so there was a "fierce verbal dispute" when educating her daughter. However, Li Yang did not commit any violent acts against his daughter throughout the whole process, and the complete live video and multiple witnesses can confirm it!
Third, due to the fermentation of the "false domestic violence daughter incident", the client Li Yang suffered an extremely serious "Internet violence", and some self-media disregarded the facts, spread false rumors, and published false online articles without authorization, which has caused serious infringements on the client's right to reputation, and the lawyer will protect the legitimate rights and interests of the client Li Yang in accordance with the law.
Ten years ago, Mr. Li Yang and his ex-wife had a contradiction due to "cultural and personality differences", Li Yang admitted to domestic violence against his ex-wife, Ms. Kim, and Li Yang still deeply regrets it and repents every day!
However, the allegation that "Li Yang committed domestic violence against his daughter" is completely untrue. The so-called "rumors stop at the wise", as Li Yang's lawyer, I implore the majority of netizens to fully understand the truth, and do not be falsely rumored by bad self-media, with a biased rhythm! At the same time, from now on, according to the authorization of the client, the lawyer will also initiate a full range of legal rights protection against the relevant infringing party, including criminal private prosecution, civil litigation, and complaints to relevant platforms, so as to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Mr. Li Yang in accordance with the law.
The Paper's comments:
Don't use "differences in educational methods" to prevaricate
Behind the apparent cognitive dislocation is a dispute between two different educational concepts. Some people think that "filial piety under the stick", parents are harsh and even take certain violent measures, which is a manifestation of loving children and is "for the good of children". Others believe that there must be zero tolerance for domestic violence, even if it is necessary to call the police when a neighbor has a "fierce verbal dispute" (such as scolding) with the child.
Although at present, whether Li Yang's behavior has reached the level of violence alleged by his ex-wife Kim still needs to be determined by the relevant departments through investigation. But through the video, it is enough to support the public to form this initial perception: Li Yang does have a rough treatment in the education of his daughter.
According to the staff of the Beijing Women's Federation, it is difficult to confirm the place where the incident occurred, so it is difficult to determine whether the women's federation should intervene.
"Not handling family affairs well" and "unconditionally apologizing to the public" all have a certain hoarse and exhausting performance atmosphere, but it makes people suspicious and feels not sincere enough. The continuous use of exclamation marks is very characteristic of "crazy English", which makes Li Yang's exaggerated image jump on the paper.
This is Li Yang's consistent teaching style, through shouting to let students overcome the fear of speaking English, but it is not appropriate to respond to allegations of domestic violence. What people need is For Li Yang to calmly tell more facts and reflect on his own behavior.
If the domestic violence daughter does exist, it is not Li Yang's "family affairs", let alone a sentence of "differences in educational methods" that can prevaricate the past, but illegal acts that should be punished and corrected. Chinese law opposes domestic violence and has a consistent and firm attitude.
Elements such as celebrity effects, cultural conflicts, and transnational marriages have given Li Yang's "domestic violence dispute" more reflective angles. Watching, asking questions, and clarifying the truth is conducive to the public understanding the limits of "educational differences" and clarifying where the dividing line between domestic violence, verbal conflict and education methods lies in the legal context.
Domestic violence is not a family affair and has become a major consensus in the whole society. In the face of Li Yang, who has been accused of domestic violence many times, the relevant departments may wish to take the initiative to intervene, use the truth to dispel the fog, and use the law to determine the points to stop the dispute.
(Comprehensive surging special commentator Zhang Feng, Purple Cow News, cover news, netizen comments, etc.)
This issue is edited by Shan Zou