XINJIANG, China, /Christian Newswire/ -- In a stunning development for lawyers and family members, ChinaAid learned today that 36-year-old house church leader Alimujiang Yimiti received 15 years criminal detention for allegedly "providing state secrets to overseas organizations," on October 28th. Mr. Li Dunyong, one of the Alimujiang's lawyers, confirmed that he has already filed an appeal on Mr. Alimujiang's behalf.