Former top Chinese general kills himself as corruption probe looms

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Former top Chinese general kills himself as corruption probe looms

 CBS/AP November 28, 2017, 6:29 AM

CHINA STRINGER NETWORK / REUTERS
BEIJING -- A former top Chinese general under investigation for major corruption has killed himself, official media reported Tuesday, denouncing his death as a "despicable" act to escape punishment.

Zhang Yang had been placed under investigation in late August on suspicion of bribery, having a large amount of property that he could not account for and other acts of that "seriously violated" laws and regulations.

The Xinhua News Agency and state broadcaster CCTV said Zhang hanged himself on Thursday at his home, to which he had been confined during the investigation. No other details were given.

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