MINNEAPOLIS— It’s been nearly three months since Chinese billionaire Richard Liu was arrested in Minneapolis on allegations he raped a university student, and there’s still no word on whether he will face criminal charges. Prosecutors say Liu’s wealth has nothing to do with their consideration of the case. A look at where things stand:
The Allegation
Liu, the founder of Beijing-based e-commerce site JD.com, was arrested Aug. 31 on suspicion of felony rape after a Chinese student at the University of Minnesota said she felt pressured to drink with him and that he attacked her.Liu is enrolled as a student with the university’s doctor of business administration China program, which is geared toward high-level executives in China. He was in Minneapolis for a weeklong residency.
