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Court Pearman, of Orlando, Fla., shows his bruises to Falun Gong supporters at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport in Romulus, Mich., Friday, Feb. 15, 2002. Pearman said the Chinese government kidnapped him and several other Westerners during a planned demonstration Thursday in support of Falun Gong. Pearman said he was tackled and beaten repeatedly by Chinese authorities. About 25 Falun Gong followers landed at Detroit's Metropolitan Airport Friday afternoon, after a 12-hour flight. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)