Chinese dissident artist Ai lost appeal against tax evasion charges in Beijing Chaoyang District Court court Friday . Ai said he was denied access to court hearing , as he was to second hearing on June 20 . Ai said he would appeal court 's decision . Ai Weiwei contends charges are baseless and politically-motivated .
Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei lost appeal against tax evasion charges in Beijing court Friday . Ai said he was denied access to court hearing , as he was to first hearing on June 20 . Ai said he would appeal court 's decision . Ai contends charges are baseless and politically-motivated .