Coverage dated December 16, 2023 to December 19, 2023
Facing Chinese Smear Campaign, Jimmy Lai’s Lawyers Fight For His Freedom
Headline from Voice of America, on the newest of 2 developments
The trial of pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai is underway in Hong Kong. Henry Ridgwell spoke to Lai’s international legal team and his son about the harassment and attacks they faced in the run-up to the trial. VOA footage by Jon Spier.
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Jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai faces his biggest trial yet
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Facing Chinese Smear Campaign, Jimmy Lai’s Lawyers Fight For His Freedom
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, known for his support of the city’s pro-democracy movement and criticism of China’s leaders, turned 76 behind bars in a maximum security prison earlier this month.
After more than 1,000 days in prison, the biggest target in Hong Kong’s crackdown on dissent, Jimmy Lai, will finally go on trial this week in a case closely scrutinized by Western governments.
By Kathleen Magramo, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, known for his support of the city’s pro-democracy movement and criticism of China’s leaders, turned 76 behind bars in a maximum security prison earlier this month.
HONG KONG (AP) — A landmark national security trial opened Monday in Hong Kong for prominent activist and publisher Jimmy Lai, who faces a possible life sentence if convicted under a law imposed by Beijing to crush dissidents.
Jimmy Lai, who founded the now-closed pro-democracy Apple Daily tabloid, is facing several charges under China's 2020 national security law. He could face life in prison if convicted.
Lai, 76, was arrested in August 2020 during a crackdown on the city's pro-democracy movement under the sweeping national security law enacted following huge protests four years ago.
The trial of Hong Kong's most well-known political prisoner has begun. Experts have noted signs of concern from Beijing since its legal moves are being closely monitored worldwide.
Former Hong Kong media magnate Jimmy Lai dared for years to demand free speech from China's government. 3 years after his arrest, he's facing a possible life sentence.
The US and British governments called for the release of pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai, who stood trial Monday in Hong Kong for national security charges that could send him to jail for life.
A landmark national security trial opened Monday in Hong Kong for prominent activist and publisher Jimmy Lai, who faces a possible life sentence if convicted under a law imposed by Beijing to crush dissidents.
A rags-to-riches millionaire who made his fortune selling clothes before expanding into media, Lai will be tried without a jury and has been denied his first choice of lawyer.
Hong Kong's highest-profile national security trial got under way amid tight security on Monday. It's against Jimmy Lai, a media mogul and democracy campaigner. He is all but certain to be convicted.
