服刑7年出狱5年，始终没认罪！福建女商人林惠荣坚持申诉，今天被改判无罪

Core Viewpoint - The case of Lin Huirong, a former businesswoman from Fujian, has culminated in a not guilty verdict after a lengthy legal battle, highlighting issues of evidence sufficiency and judicial fairness in the context of corporate governance and criminal law [1][11]. Group 1: Case Background - Lin Huirong was the legal representative of Jinfurong Trading (Fujian) Co., Ltd., which was established in 2010 with a registered capital of 10 million yuan [2]. - The company faced operational difficulties due to financial constraints, leading to a partnership agreement where Lin Huirong held 40% of the shares and other partners held 60% [2]. - Disputes arose in 2012 regarding financial misconduct, resulting in the withdrawal of goods valued at over 1.6 million yuan by the partners [2]. Group 2: Legal Proceedings - In May 2016, Lin Huirong was convicted of embezzlement and sentenced to seven years in prison, a decision upheld by the appellate court later that year [3][4]. - Throughout her imprisonment, Lin maintained her innocence and continued to appeal her conviction, even after her release in 2020 [5]. Group 3: New Evidence and Reassessment - The case saw a significant turning point with the emergence of new evidence, particularly regarding the legitimacy of the shareholding claims made by the other partners [6][8]. - A judicial review in May 2023 led to a re-examination of the case, with the higher court finding that the original evidence was insufficient and unclear [7]. Group 4: Final Verdict and Implications - On December 23, 2025, the court ruled Lin Huirong not guilty, citing doubts about her intent to illegally occupy shares and the lack of conclusive evidence [9][11]. - The ruling emphasizes the importance of evidence-based judgments in criminal cases and reflects a commitment to correcting judicial errors, aligning with national policies to protect private enterprises [11].