Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for his activism in one of the biggest anti-Beijing protests in 2019.

Hong Kong: Billionaire Jimmy Lai sentenced 14 months in prison over anti-Beijing protests

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai and nine other pro-democracy activists are expected to be sentenced on Friday after they were found guilty of participating in unauthorised assemblies during anti-government protests in 2019.

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai, others to be sentenced for illegal assembly

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai will serve 12 months in prison for taking part in an unauthorised assembly during the 2019 mass pro-democracy protests in the Chinese-ruled financial hub.

Hong Kong court sentences media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 12 months prison

Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai sentenced to 1 year in jail over anti-Beijing protests

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai and two pro-democracy activists pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges of participating in an illegal march during mass anti-government protests in 2019.

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai among three pleading guilty to illegal assembly

'For democracy': Hong Kong comes out in support of detained democracy activists

A few hours after Hong Kong authorities made mass arrests of several dozens of Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners, the US has voiced its concern over the matter.

US calls for 'immediate release' of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists

In another crackdown of pro-democracy voices in Hong Kong, several dozen democrats have been charged with security crimes minutes after they were due to report to local police stations across the city on Sunday, as per local statements.

Dozens of Hong Kong democrats charged under national security law

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai the most high-profile person charged under a new national security law was denied bail due to the risk of his committing further offences.

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai denied bail due to risk of 'committing further offences'

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai has been arrested again while already in jail, a local newspaper reported on Wednesday. Lai was arrested on suspicion of assisting one of the 12 fugitives who were captured by Chinese authorities at sea last year.

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested again while already in prison

Nine veteran Hong Kong activists went to trial on Tuesday for allegedly organising one of the biggest pro-democracy protests in 2019. Of these nine activists is also Martin Lee, the 82-year-old barrister who had once been chosen by China to help draft Hong Kong's mini-constitution.

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists stand trial for 2019 protests

Out of 9 have been pleaded guilty in Hong Kong and have been sent on trial. Jimmy Lai, a newspaper publisher is being held on bail on other charges for his Pro-democracy activities. Lee Chuk Yan, democracy advocate and defendant said that Hong Kong's rule of law is deteriorating and is quickly becoming a rule of fear.

Hong Kong: Martin Lee, Jimmy Lai on trial

Hong Kong's top court on Tuesday ordered pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai to stay behind bars as it backed an appeal by prosecutors against granting him bail, in a landmark legal test of Beijing's national security law.

Hong Kong's top court denies bail to tycoon Jimmy Lai in national security case

Hong Kong's pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been denied bail by Hong Kong's top court in a national security case.

Hong Kong top court denied Jimmy Lai's bail plea

Hong Kong's media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been denied bail in a National Security case. The anti-China activist had been in custody since December 3, except for when he was released on bail for about a week late last year.

News Alert: Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai denied bail in National Security case

Detained Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai was in court Monday trying to win bail in the first major legal challenge to a sweeping national security law Beijing imposed on the city last year.

Pro-democracy tycoon in landmark challenge to Hong Kong security law

Hong Kong's court remanded tycoon Jimmy Lai, the most high profile Hong-Konger will be in custody until another bail hearing on 1st of February. Jimmy Lai is the vocal critic of Beijing. Taiwan activists voice objection against Lai's remand.

Vocal critic of Beijing, Jimmy Lai remands by Hong Kong court again

Hong Kong court remands Jimmy Lai Again

Hong Kong's pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai was ordered back to jail on Thursday as Hong Kong's highest court upheld prosecutors' appeal against his bail. Jimmy Lai is one of the most prominent Beijing critic from Hong Kong who has been booked under the new National Security Law.

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai sent back to jail after challenge to bail

Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon detained under a new national security law was granted bail on Wednesday under strict conditions. Lai was remanded into custody earlier this month by a dedicated national security judge sitting in a lower court.

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai granted bail

UK on Saturday said it was concerned as Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai was charged under national security law and produced in court on Saturday. Jimmy Lai, owner of Hong Kong's best-selling Apple Daily, is a high-profile pro-democracy figure who criticises Beijing.

Deeply concerned, says UK after Hong Kong media tycoon produced in court

Hong Kong media tycoon and China-critic Jimmy Lai was produced in court on Saturday to face charges under Hong Kong's national security law. He has been accused of colluding with foreign countries by calling on overseas governments to sanction Hong Kong and China in response to the crackdown on pro-democracy activism in the city.

Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai produced in court on national security charge

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai was charged under new national security law on Friday. Jimmy Lai has a pro-democracy leaning and is a strong critic of Beijing. Lai has been accused of colluding with foreign forces. Jimmy Lai was detained last week.

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai charged under new security law

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai was charged under new national security law on Friday. Jimmy Lai has a pro-democracy leaning and is a strong critic of Beijing. Lai has been accused of colluding with foreign forces.

Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai charged under national security law

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