Jimmy Lai Found Guilty in Hong Kong National Security Trial
Update: 2025-12-15
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Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy media owner in Hong Kong, was found guilty in a national security trial, potentially facing life imprisonment. The trial, closely watched internationally, is seen as a test for media freedom and judicial independence in Hong Kong. Lai, arrested in 2020 under a new security law, was accused of conspiring with Apple Daily executives to seek foreign sanctions. Despite his lawyers claims of ceasing such calls, Lai was found guilty of intent to destabilize the Chinese Communist Party. His health has deteriorated during five years in custody, drawing criticism from human rights groups. Sentencing is pending, with the collusion charge potentially leading to a sentence ranging from three years to life imprisonment.
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