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South China Morning Post
01-04-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong court reinstates ex-lawmaker's jail sentence for disclosing ICAC probe
Hong Kong's top court has reinstated a former opposition lawmaker's convictions and four-month jail sentence for exposing a probe into a police commander who led an investigation into mob violence at a railway station during the 2019 anti-government protests Advertisement The Court of Final Appeal on Tuesday ruled by a majority to reverse Lam Cheuk-ting's acquittal of three counts relating to unlawful disclosure of an investigation by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). Lam, 47, was found guilty of the offences under the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance in January 2022, before winning an appeal at the Court of First Instance last year. The latest ruling may push back the release date of the Democratic Party member, who is now serving a total term of nine years and seven months arising from two other unrelated trials. Advertisement
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Veteran Hong Kong democrat and 6 others jailed for rioting after 2019 mob attack
HONG KONG (Reuters) - A Hong Kong court on Thursday sentenced veteran democrat Lam Cheuk-ting and six other men to jail terms of several years for rioting after being attacked by a white-shirted mob in the summer of 2019 as pro-democracy protests raged. On the night of July 21, 2019, more than 100 white-shirted men stormed the Yuen Long MTR station in the China-ruled city's northwest, attacking passers-by and journalists with clubs and sticks. Twelve of the white-shirted assailants were convicted for rioting and conspiring to wound with intent. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. But Lam, 47, a long-standing member of the Democratic Party, and six others were also arrested and charged with rioting and helping instigate the violence. Lam and the other defendants had argued during mitigation that they had acted in self-defence, and had tried to protect others who came under attack. But district court judge Stanley Chan rejected arguments of self-defence.
