Wang Zhidong, the lawyer representing the family of Zhang Yingying said that the family expressed relief at the decision made by the Attorney General. They thanked him and the local prosecutor for considering and respecting the wishes of the family, and made decisions that were compatible to the wishes of the family.
章莹颖家人的代理律师王志东表示，家人对司法部长的决定表示欣慰，感谢他和当地检察官考虑并尊重家人的请求，做出了与家人意愿相符的决定。