Qingdao gang boss sentenced to death

30 others punished in trial involving bribery of senior public officials

A gang boss was sentenced to death on Tuesday in Qing-dao, East China's Shandong province, for 10 charges including intentional injury, gun trade and organized crimes.

Another 30 gang members received penalties ranging from two years in prison to death with reprieve, according to the Intermediate People's Court of Qingdao. Only one was exempted from criminal punishment for minor offences.