Sedition charge against Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai ‘out of time,’ defence says as security trial starts

https://hongkongfp.com/2023/12/18/sedition-charge-against-hong-kong-media-mogul-jimmy-lai-out-of-time-defence-says-as-security-trial-starts/

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The meeting shows that control of Hong Kong people is close to leaders' hearts, not the will of the people.

DEVELOPING: The $1 Million Hunter Biden’s Chinese Business Partner Patrick Ho Wired Him in 2017 Subject of Separate Bribery Investigation

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/12/developing-1-million-hunter-bidens-chinese-business-partner/

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Chinese leader Xi Jinping praises Hong Kong’s John Lee for safeguarding nat. security, ‘patriots’ District Council race

https://hongkongfp.com/2023/12/19/chinese-leader-xi-jinping-praises-hong-kongs-john-lee-for-safeguarding-nat-security-patriots-district-council-race/

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Winnie the Pooh praises Eeyore for licking his boots by shutting out government critics and ensuring that the people's will is emasculated.

Lai trial adjourned awaiting sedition charge decision

The High Court has adjourned the national security trial of Jimmy Lai to Friday, to give judges time to consider whether a sedition charge against the former media tycoon was laid within the statutory time limit.Lai, founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily, is accused of colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security and conspiring to print seditious publications.Senior counsel Robert Pang, representing Lai, had argued that the charge over seditious publications was made after the maximum six-month period following the alleged offence.He noted that Lai was brought to court for the first time to face the charge on December 28, 2021, four days past the statutory limit. The defence lawyer continued his argument on day two of the trial by saying that prosecutors should lay a charge as soon as possible if someone had allegedly published something seditious, and not “sit on their backsides [and] do nothing”. Barrister Jon Wong, representing three firms linked to the now-defunct outlet, agreed with Lai’s legal team, and noted the companies were charged even later, in February 2022.But Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Anthony Chau said the prosecution had in fact been instituted within the time limit, arguing that the starting point should be taken as the time when the court received information about the charge, which was on December 13, 2021.The prosecutor added that conspiracy is by nature a continuing act, and therefore all relevant materials published between April 1, 2019 and June 24, 2021 should be taken into consideration as part of the case.Judge Esther Toh said it will take time for the three-judge bench to consider the arguments before handing down a decision on Friday.

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‘Stirring up social conflicts’ against the rules for Hong Kong’s incoming district councillors under new guidelines

https://hongkongfp.com/2023/12/19/stirring-up-social-conflicts-against-the-rules-for-hong-kongs-incoming-district-councillors-under-new-guidelines/

Hong Kong court to rule on dismissal of media mogul Jimmy Lai’s sedition charge in national security trial on Friday

https://hongkongfp.com/2023/12/19/hong-kong-court-to-rule-on-dismissal-of-media-mogul-jimmy-lais-sedition-charge-in-national-security-trial-on-friday/

Hong Kong Baptist University proposes change in governing body that would increase external influence

https://hongkongfp.com/2023/12/19/hong-kong-baptist-university-proposes-change-in-governing-body-that-would-increase-external-influence/

Dec 18: Founder of Apple Daily, Jimmy Lai, along with three Apple companies, is being tried in the High Court for charges of conspiring with foreign forces and conspiracy to publish seditious publications. The case raises concerns about how the national security law threatens human rights in Hong Kong. Notably, Lai has already spent over 3 years in jail before the trial, highlighting the government's practice of punishing political prisoners even before their day in court. The trial continues tomorrow. #JimmyLai #AppleDaily #PressFreedom #HumanRights #NationalSecurityLaw #HighCourt

Dec 19: Founder of Apple Daily, Jimmy Lai, and three Apple companies continue their trial on charges of conspiring with foreign forces and publishing seditious publications. Yesterday, the defense argued that the prosecution's addition of sedition charges exceeded the time limit for prosecution. Today, they added that the prosecution should have timely initiated charges due to the six-month limit for sedition offenses. The prosecution contends that the conspiracy was ongoing, citing over 160 seditious publications released by Lai within two years. The judge will rule on the legal dispute this Friday.

Legal dispute arises as the six-month time limit for sedition offenses becomes a focal point in the trial of Jimmy Lai and the Apple Daily companies. Defense argues charges exceed the limit, questioning court jurisdiction. Prosecution contends ongoing conspiracy justifies charges. Ruling expected Friday. #JimmyLai #AppleDaily #Trial #LegalDispute #SeditionCharges

‘Glory to Hong Kong’ was mistaken as national anthem over 800 times, gov’t says in appeal to ban protest song

https://hongkongfp.com/2023/12/20/glory-to-hong-kong-was-mistaken-as-national-anthem-over-800-times-govt-says-in-appeal-to-ban-protest-song/

Hong Kong media summit forced to go online after venue cancellations, as organiser suggests self-censorship to blame

https://hongkongfp.com/2023/12/20/hong-kong-media-summit-forced-to-go-online-after-venue-cancellations-as-organiser-suggests-self-censorship-to-blame/

Hong Kong drops to 46th place in global freedom ranking, as think tanks cite China’s ‘increasing interference’

https://hongkongfp.com/2023/12/20/hong-kong-drops-to-46th-place-in-global-freedom-ranking-as-think-tanks-cite-chinas-increasing-interference/

華郵：李宇軒中國拘留期間遭虐待 返港後指證黎智英

《華盛頓郵報》今（18日）發表獨家調查報道，指「12港人案」之一的李宇軒被中國拘留期間遭虐待，日間被迫盤腿坐在混凝土櫈子，晚上在不同時間突然被叫醒。報道引述7位知情人士表示，從李宇軒的牢房一直能聽到尖叫聲。李宇軒返港後，成為證人指證《壹傳媒》創辦人黎智英。

《華郵》引述多位知情人士透露，「12港人」被送到深圳鹽田看守所後，被分開關押在單人牢房，有兩名警衛輪流24小時監視他們，即使上廁所也要監視，牢房內燈光一直開着。

報道形容，他們通常不准在牢房內四處走動。除了吃飯和審訊，白天他們被迫盤腿坐在混凝土凳子上，直到關節變得疼痛。

到了晚上，他們會在毫無明顯原因的情況下在不同的時間被叫醒，亦從未被允許外出。

熟悉情況的人士表示，在最初的幾個月裏，審訊是毫不停歇的，如果他們不詳細描述他們的逃跑的情況，警衛會威脅將他們送到新疆。

李宇軒在2021年3月22日在中國刑滿出獄，同日由深圳移交香港警方，並送往小欖精神病中心，他被控「串謀勾結外國勢力或者境外勢力危害國家安全」等罪名。案情指他與《壹傳媒》創辦人黎智英、黎的助手Mark Simon以及劉祖迪等人，在2019年反修例運動期間，控制「重光團隊」呼籲外國制裁中國和香港。

《華郵》披露，報道內容根據香港、中國的法庭文件、由《華郵》獲得或審閱的監獄監視錄像和信件、訪問多位被中國拘留的人、以及與接近李宇軒和黎智英的人的訪談。他們表示，同意接受採訪因為擔心這個案件將被用來重新編寫2019年香港抗議活動的敘述，並希望有一個事實的歷史記錄。

#李宇軒 #12港人 #黎智英 #陽光司法 #JimmyLai #蘋果日報 #AppleDaily #新聞自由無價 #守護真相 #撐蘋果 #壹傳媒 #滅聲

報導：光傳媒 Photon Media www.photonmedia.net

美國國防授權法 列中國香港為敵對勢力
參與反人類罪 種族滅絕 戰爭罪行

美國2024年度美國國防授權法最終修訂版於本月7日出爐，並於昨（14日）提交總統拜登簽署，如拜登沒有反對將成為正式法案。該法案將中國，包括香港、澳門，列為「#海外敵對勢力」（foreign adversary），與古巴、北韓、伊朗、俄羅斯、委內瑞拉齊名。

而中國政府、香港政府、新疆政府、西藏政府實行了「中華人民共和國的暴行」（atrocity of the People's Republic of China）包括反人類罪、種族滅絕、戰爭罪行。而實行上述罪行的人員包括政府／共產黨成員、官員、政府員工、武裝人員、保安、代理人、承包商。值得留意的是政府員工（employee）即香港人所指的公務員，而政府外判商／承包商（contractor）亦被列為參與罪行者。

#US #美國國防授權法 #港共暴政 #反人類罪 #種族滅絕 #戰爭罪行

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Hong Kong court refuses bail bid by activist Chow Hang-tung ahead of national security trial

https://hongkongfp.com/2023/12/21/hong-kong-court-refuses-bail-bid-by-activist-chow-hang-tung-ahead-of-national-security-trial/

Last of 12 Hongkongers caught by China during escape bid to plead guilty to 2019 protest charge

https://hongkongfp.com/2023/12/21/last-of-12-hongkongers-caught-by-china-during-escape-bid-to-plead-guilty-to-2019-protest-charge/

Chinese University of Hong Kong head thanks former vice-president for service after unprecedented sacking

https://hongkongfp.com/2023/12/22/chinese-university-of-hong-kong-head-thanks-former-vice-president-for-service-after-unprecedented-sacking/

BREAKING: Hong Kong court upholds media mogul Jimmy Lai’s sedition charge in national security trial

https://hongkongfp.com/2023/12/22/breaking-hong-kong-court-upholds-media-mogul-jimmy-lais-sedition-charge-in-national-security-trial/

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What he really means is, do what we tell you, say what we want you to say, and if you don't like it, shut up.