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Hongkongers Wish Pro-democracy Protesters Happy Birthday in #Court

Video: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30263

In a hearing relating to a pro-democracy protest on December 8, 2019, citizens went to the High Court on June 8, 2021 to voice support for the defendents who were charged by the prosecution with "conspiring to assault with intent".

Among the defendants, #LaiChunPong, the owner of the pro-democracy 'yellow' store 3C, and #CheungMingYu, who was one of the 12 Hongkongers arrested and jailed in China, both have their birthdays in June.

As the hearing came to an end, their families together with some supporting citizens, shouted "Happy Birthday" and "Fight On" to them.

As they were remanded and transported by the vehicle of the Correctional Services Department, their families and supporters unfurled a banner that read "Happy Birthday" on the street.

Lai's family members told the press they wished he could come home soon. They also mentioned that Lai was moved when other detainees made him a birthday cake inside the detention center.

Source: InMedia #Jun8
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#Solidarity #HappyBirthday #YellowStore #3C #Save12 #PoliticalProsecution #PoliticalPrisoner
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Upcoming Chief Executive Violates Election Regulations and Asks to be Exempted

#JohnLee, former chief of police and the next Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR, was found violating the election regulations, as he failed to submit the Consent of Support forms on the day when his advertisement was published.

The consent forms concerned table tennis team coach Li Ching, lawmaker Nelson Lam and artist Alex Fong.

The penalties can go up to a fine of HK$5,000 and a sentence of six months in jail; however, Lee asked the High Court to “exempt” him from the regulations, and “relieve” him from the penalties.

According to Hong Kong Free Press, Lee also urged the court to waive the costs of his application for the penalties to be waived.

Source: Ming Pao; Hong Kong Free Press #Jun8

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