"the closing arguments Thursday in the landmark national security trial of pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai. Lai, who was arrested in 2020, was charged with "conspiracy to collude with foreign forces" and "seditious publication." He was detained under the Beijing-imposed national security law, one year after massive pro-democracy and anti-government protests swept Hong Kong. What do we know about Jimmy Lai's trial? The media tycoon founded the Apple Daily newspaper, which was one of the most critical news outlets of the government in the territory."
"If found guilty, he could be sentenced to anywhere between three years and life in prison. Judge Ester Toh said the court would "inform the parties in good time" as to when the verdict will be delivered, without specifying a date or timeline. His trial began in December 2023, and lasted 160 days, more than double the original estimate. The 77-year-old has been in jail for over four and a half years."
Jimmy Lai faces charges of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and seditious publication after his 2020 arrest under the Beijing-imposed national security law. Lai founded Apple Daily in 1997 and led one of Hong Kong's most critical pro-democracy news outlets. The trial began in December 2023, ran 160 days—more than double original estimates—and included delays for his reported heart palpitations and bad weather. If convicted, Lai could receive between three years and life in prison. Judge Ester Toh said the court will inform parties when the verdict will be delivered. Reporters Without Borders condemned his jail treatment as an attack on press freedom.
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