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What was the tax case with Ai Weiwei involving?
In June 2011, the Beijing Local Taxation Bureau demanded a total of over 12 million yuan (US$1.85 million) from Beijing Fa Ke Cultural Development Ltd. in unpaid taxes and fines.
Were Ai Weiwei and his family able to pay the taxes and fines that the Beijing Local Taxation Bureau demanded?
Ai Weiwei had deposited 1.33 million in a government-controlled account in order to appeal. Ai said he will not pay the remainder because he does not recognize the charge.
Were all the charges of the case dropped against Ai Weiwei?
On 27 September, the court upheld the 2.4 million tax evasion fine.
So what happened to Ai Weiwei after the court decision that upheld the 2.4 million tax evasion fine?
In October 2012, authorities revoked the license of Beijing Fa Ke Cultural Development Ltd. for failing to re-register, an annual requirement by the administration.
Did Ai Weiwei fight the decision with any appeals?
Lawyers acting for Ai Weiwei submitted an appeal against the fine in January 2012; the Chinese government subsequently agreed to conduct a review.

Question: Did Weiwei have any devoted followers during all this?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Ai Weiwei have any devoted followers during his tax case?