A Hong Kong court has overturned the fraud conviction and prison sentence of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, marking a rare legal victory amid his ongoing 20-year national security sentence. Judges Jeremy Poon, Anthea Pang, and Derek Pang allowed the appeal, noting that the lower court judge had erred in interpreting the law and applying […]
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Hong Kong court upholds sentences in landmark national security case
Hong Kong’s Court of Appeal has rejected appeals filed by 12 pro-democracy activists and upheld their prison sentences in a high-profile national security case. The ruling stems from the widely known “Hong Kong 47” case, in which leading opposition figures were arrested in early 2021. Authorities charged them with conspiracy to commit subversion under a […]
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years over national security charges
HONG KONG: Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong most prominent pro-democracy media tycoon, was sentenced on Monday to 20 years in prison, concluding the city’s largest national security case, which has drawn international concern over Hong Kong’s autonomy and freedoms. Read More: Trump raises Jimmy Lai case with Xi during South Korea meeting The sentence covers two counts of […]
Jimmy Lai found guilty under Hong Kong national security law
HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s High Court on Monday found pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai guilty of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces, marking one of the city’s most high-profile trials under the China-imposed national security law. The verdict carries the possibility of a life sentence. Read More: Trump raises Jimmy Lai case with Xi during South Korea meeting […]