#Breaking #Arrests
Hong Kong Police Arrest Two More Directly Elected District Councillors
Source: Stand News; RTHK #Nov22
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Hong Kong Police Arrest Two More Directly Elected District Councillors
Source: Stand News; RTHK #Nov22
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#Breaking #Arrests
Hong Kong Police Arrest Two More Directly Elected District Councillors
On the morning of November 22, 2020, police arrested two directly elected district coucillors who belong to the pro-democracy camp. They are Henry Wong Pak-yu of Yuen Long and Lee Hin-long of Kowloon City.
Police suspected them of conspiring to defraud. Senior inspector Kwok Lai-yee of the Police's Commercial Crime Bureau said the concerned election campaign expenses of HKD 4.89m did not exceed the amount of HKD7.3m, which requires to be reported to the government; however, the police claimed that they would still be investigating as they received a complaint. According to the police, the case involves two people who were running for the functional constituency of the Legislative Election.
When the police were asked how they would prove their suspicion of fraud, the police insisted that they would look into it and stated that more arrests might be made.
In addition to the two district councillors, a former board member of the company "U Made This" was also arrested. The police claimed that they found some gun models in one of the arrestees' home. According to the assistant of Lee Hin-long, the police raided the councillor's district office in To Kwan Wan and took pictures of some pro-democracy greetings printed for
the Lunar New Year.
The two district councillors turned on live broadcast to record the police raid on social media platform, but were stopped by the police.
Former legislative councillor Lam Cheuk-ting pointed out this type of complaint should be handled by the ICAC, instead of the police. Moreover, pro-Beijing candidate Fong Kwok-san had reportedly spent over HKD2.6m during two days of her campaign. Lam commented that if that is the concern of the authorities, the two cases shall be treated equally.
Source: RTHK; Stand News #Nov22
#PoliticalProsecution #DeFraud #DistrictCouncillors #HenryWong #WongPakYu #LeeHinLong #UMadeThis
Hong Kong Police Arrest Two More Directly Elected District Councillors
On the morning of November 22, 2020, police arrested two directly elected district coucillors who belong to the pro-democracy camp. They are Henry Wong Pak-yu of Yuen Long and Lee Hin-long of Kowloon City.
Police suspected them of conspiring to defraud. Senior inspector Kwok Lai-yee of the Police's Commercial Crime Bureau said the concerned election campaign expenses of HKD 4.89m did not exceed the amount of HKD7.3m, which requires to be reported to the government; however, the police claimed that they would still be investigating as they received a complaint. According to the police, the case involves two people who were running for the functional constituency of the Legislative Election.
When the police were asked how they would prove their suspicion of fraud, the police insisted that they would look into it and stated that more arrests might be made.
In addition to the two district councillors, a former board member of the company "U Made This" was also arrested. The police claimed that they found some gun models in one of the arrestees' home. According to the assistant of Lee Hin-long, the police raided the councillor's district office in To Kwan Wan and took pictures of some pro-democracy greetings printed for
the Lunar New Year.
The two district councillors turned on live broadcast to record the police raid on social media platform, but were stopped by the police.
Former legislative councillor Lam Cheuk-ting pointed out this type of complaint should be handled by the ICAC, instead of the police. Moreover, pro-Beijing candidate Fong Kwok-san had reportedly spent over HKD2.6m during two days of her campaign. Lam commented that if that is the concern of the authorities, the two cases shall be treated equally.
Source: RTHK; Stand News #Nov22
#PoliticalProsecution #DeFraud #DistrictCouncillors #HenryWong #WongPakYu #LeeHinLong #UMadeThis
#Firsthand #Nov22
14 months after the Discovery of the Body of 15-year-old Chan Yin-Lam: Police Eradicate Altar Built by Hongkongers
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14 months after the Discovery of the Body of 15-year-old Chan Yin-Lam: Police Eradicate Altar Built by Hongkongers
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#Firsthand #Nov22
14 months after the Discovery of the Body of 15-year-old Chan Yin-Lam: Police Eradicate Altar Built by Hongkongers
20:21 | Tseung Kwan O
On 22 September 2019, the 15-year-old pro-democracy protester, #ChanYinLam was found naked floating in the sea near Yau Tong, where her school is located. The Hong Kong Police claimed that nothing is suspicious.
While many believed that Chan’s death could be connected to her participation in the pro-democracy Anti-ELAB Movement, the police asserted that no foul play was suspected, and that Chan had killed herself.
The coroner's inquest concluded with the jury unanimously returning an open verdict, as the cause of death could not be determined, after Magistrate Ko Wai-hung ruled out both homicide and suicide as possible causes due to insufficient evidence.
For 14 months, civilians carried on their monthly ritual in remembrance of Chan.
On Nov 22, 2020, the police not only removed the altar built by civilians; but also erected a warning banner ordering citizens paying their tribute to all casaultes in pro-democracy movement to leave.
Heavy police presence since the afternoon created an awkwardly oppressive atmosphere at the scene, forcing pro-democracy supporters to leave without laying down the flowers they brought.
In the late evening, social worker Hendick Lui Chi-hang and a woman were being stopped by the police and searched when they attempted to walk closer.
14 months after the Discovery of the Body of 15-year-old Chan Yin-Lam: Police Eradicate Altar Built by Hongkongers
20:21 | Tseung Kwan O
On 22 September 2019, the 15-year-old pro-democracy protester, #ChanYinLam was found naked floating in the sea near Yau Tong, where her school is located. The Hong Kong Police claimed that nothing is suspicious.
While many believed that Chan’s death could be connected to her participation in the pro-democracy Anti-ELAB Movement, the police asserted that no foul play was suspected, and that Chan had killed herself.
The coroner's inquest concluded with the jury unanimously returning an open verdict, as the cause of death could not be determined, after Magistrate Ko Wai-hung ruled out both homicide and suicide as possible causes due to insufficient evidence.
For 14 months, civilians carried on their monthly ritual in remembrance of Chan.
On Nov 22, 2020, the police not only removed the altar built by civilians; but also erected a warning banner ordering citizens paying their tribute to all casaultes in pro-democracy movement to leave.
Heavy police presence since the afternoon created an awkwardly oppressive atmosphere at the scene, forcing pro-democracy supporters to leave without laying down the flowers they brought.
In the late evening, social worker Hendick Lui Chi-hang and a woman were being stopped by the police and searched when they attempted to walk closer.
#Firsthand #Nov22
Hongkongers Continue to Remember Fellow pro-democracy Protesters Despite Heavy Police Intimidation
21:32 | Tseung Kwan O
The heavy presence of uniformed police was sighted in Tseung Kwan O has forced citizens to disperse and stop any attempt of remembrance activity for 15-year-old #ChanYinLam, whose body was discovered in water 14 months ago.
Civilians set up a small area at the pavement looking out to the sea, where Chan’s body was found for citizens to lay flowers and pay tribute.
#NeverForget #NeverForgive
#PoliceState
Hongkongers Continue to Remember Fellow pro-democracy Protesters Despite Heavy Police Intimidation
21:32 | Tseung Kwan O
The heavy presence of uniformed police was sighted in Tseung Kwan O has forced citizens to disperse and stop any attempt of remembrance activity for 15-year-old #ChanYinLam, whose body was discovered in water 14 months ago.
Civilians set up a small area at the pavement looking out to the sea, where Chan’s body was found for citizens to lay flowers and pay tribute.
#NeverForget #NeverForgive
#PoliceState
#FirstHand #Nov22
#PoliceState
Police Presence Scares Bar Customers Away
21:50 | Tseung Kwan O
With the arrival of more police at the waterfront, many customers at nearby pubs left immediately.
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14 months after the Discovery of the Body of 15-year-old Chan Yin-Lam: Police Eradicate Altar Built by Hongkongers
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/26859
Hongkongers Continue to Remember Fellow pro-democracy Protesters Despite Heavy Police Intimidation
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/26862
#PoliceState
Police Presence Scares Bar Customers Away
21:50 | Tseung Kwan O
With the arrival of more police at the waterfront, many customers at nearby pubs left immediately.
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What's Happening:
14 months after the Discovery of the Body of 15-year-old Chan Yin-Lam: Police Eradicate Altar Built by Hongkongers
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/26859
Hongkongers Continue to Remember Fellow pro-democracy Protesters Despite Heavy Police Intimidation
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/26862
#FreeAgnes
#AgnesChow Shares her Feelings on Social Media Before Trial
A couple hours before midnight on November 22, 2020, Agnes Chow Ting shared her thoughts on facebook before a court appearance on the next day with Joshua Wong Chi-Fung and Ivan Lam Long-yin.
Chow revealed that both Wong and Lam have decided to plead guilty and the trial would probably be closed soon. It also means that the three could be sent immediately to jail.
Facing impending imprisonment, Chow wrote, "Although I'm prepared, I still have fear. Nevertheless, what I am facing is not that huge compared to many friends. Thinking of this, it makes me work harder and be braver."
Chow mentioned another challenge laying ahead on December 2, 2020 when she has to report to police station for suspected violation of the National Security Law.
She closed her post with words of encouragement to overcome foreseeable challenges and stay strong.
Chow was previously hailed as the #RealMulan.
Source: Chow Ting's FB #Nov22
#AgnesChow Shares her Feelings on Social Media Before Trial
A couple hours before midnight on November 22, 2020, Agnes Chow Ting shared her thoughts on facebook before a court appearance on the next day with Joshua Wong Chi-Fung and Ivan Lam Long-yin.
Chow revealed that both Wong and Lam have decided to plead guilty and the trial would probably be closed soon. It also means that the three could be sent immediately to jail.
Facing impending imprisonment, Chow wrote, "Although I'm prepared, I still have fear. Nevertheless, what I am facing is not that huge compared to many friends. Thinking of this, it makes me work harder and be braver."
Chow mentioned another challenge laying ahead on December 2, 2020 when she has to report to police station for suspected violation of the National Security Law.
She closed her post with words of encouragement to overcome foreseeable challenges and stay strong.
Chow was previously hailed as the #RealMulan.
Source: Chow Ting's FB #Nov22
#JoshuaWong Reveals Abuse of Pro-Democracy Student in HK's Prison Before Own Trial
Source: Joshua Wong's Facebook #Nov22
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Source: Joshua Wong's Facebook #Nov22
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#JoshuaWong Reveals Abuse of Pro-Democracy Student in HK's Prison Before Own Trial
Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong will stand trial on November 23, 2020 with fellow activists Agnes Chow and Ivan Lam. The three might face immediate imprisonment after appearing in court.
One day before the trial, Wong continued to call on the public and the international community to pay attention to the fight for democracy in Hong Kong.
In a Facebook post, Joshua Wong revealed an abuse case of a pro-democracy student in prison by a correctional officer.
Wong was informed that Tony Chung Hon-lam, a student activist and convener of #StudentLocalism who was arrested on National Security charges, went through unreasonable corporal punishment while detained in Pik Uk Correctional Institution.
Without any explanation, the staff demanded him to march for over four hours. Chung was exhausted to a point of having stomach cramps, and yet was still ordered to continue marching.
The correctional services officer Hyun Nga-tat, a Grade One Correctional Officer, is known to have commiited similar abuses. Hyun was infamous for abusing pro-democracy protesters under detention: He once forced those singing "Glory to Hong Kong" to slap themselves.
Joshua Wong ended the post by writing:
"Although there's a chance I could be imprisoned starting from tomorrow, my Facebook page will continue running.
I encourage whistleblowers to supply further information, and hope Yuen Long District councillors could arrange visits to Tony Chung. I believe his lawyer would also be visiting him at a later time.
I solemnly call on the Correctional Services Department to handle the matter seriously. Tolerating intentional abuse by lower-level correctional staff against political prisoners will only bring public condemnation. It has been half a year since abuses in prison came to light. Having it happened again would certainly reignite public anger, and may even lead to legal consequences."
Source: Joshua Wong's Facebook #Nov22
https://www.facebook.com/200976479994868/posts/3528039040621912/
#CorrectionalServices #PikUk #Torture #PoliceState #HongKongPrison
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#AgnesChow Shares her Feelings on Social Media Before Trial
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/26866
Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong will stand trial on November 23, 2020 with fellow activists Agnes Chow and Ivan Lam. The three might face immediate imprisonment after appearing in court.
One day before the trial, Wong continued to call on the public and the international community to pay attention to the fight for democracy in Hong Kong.
In a Facebook post, Joshua Wong revealed an abuse case of a pro-democracy student in prison by a correctional officer.
Wong was informed that Tony Chung Hon-lam, a student activist and convener of #StudentLocalism who was arrested on National Security charges, went through unreasonable corporal punishment while detained in Pik Uk Correctional Institution.
Without any explanation, the staff demanded him to march for over four hours. Chung was exhausted to a point of having stomach cramps, and yet was still ordered to continue marching.
The correctional services officer Hyun Nga-tat, a Grade One Correctional Officer, is known to have commiited similar abuses. Hyun was infamous for abusing pro-democracy protesters under detention: He once forced those singing "Glory to Hong Kong" to slap themselves.
Joshua Wong ended the post by writing:
"Although there's a chance I could be imprisoned starting from tomorrow, my Facebook page will continue running.
I encourage whistleblowers to supply further information, and hope Yuen Long District councillors could arrange visits to Tony Chung. I believe his lawyer would also be visiting him at a later time.
I solemnly call on the Correctional Services Department to handle the matter seriously. Tolerating intentional abuse by lower-level correctional staff against political prisoners will only bring public condemnation. It has been half a year since abuses in prison came to light. Having it happened again would certainly reignite public anger, and may even lead to legal consequences."
Source: Joshua Wong's Facebook #Nov22
https://www.facebook.com/200976479994868/posts/3528039040621912/
#CorrectionalServices #PikUk #Torture #PoliceState #HongKongPrison
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Correctional Officers Abuse Pro-Democracy Protesters in Prison
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/20575
#FreeAgnes
#AgnesChow Shares her Feelings on Social Media Before Trial
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/26866
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Hong Kong Young Pro-democracy Activists #JoshuaWong, #AgnesChow and #IvanLam Tell Fellow Hongkongers Not to Be Afraid Before Their Trial
Image: City Magazine, Jan 2013
Source: Joshua Wong's FB; Agnes Chow's FB #Nov22
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Image: City Magazine, Jan 2013
Source: Joshua Wong's FB; Agnes Chow's FB #Nov22
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