Mitigation hearing begins for Mong Kok rioter Edward Leung, who veteran Hong Kong politician describes as one of his generation’s ‘finest’
Margaret Ng’s letter among 11 written in support of pro-independence campaigner who is facing up to 10 years behind bars
Pro-independence activist Edward Leung Tin-kei, who faces 10 years behind bars for his part in the Mong Kok riot, has been hailed as one of his generation’s “finest” in a letter of mitigation written by former lawmaker Margaret Ng Ngoi-yee.
Ng praised the 26-year-old student, who will be sentenced on June 11, as a rare talent, equipped with an in-depth, rational and analytical mind, one he used in a passionate pursuit of his ideals and social justice.
“What is particularly rare is that he would reflect on himself … [He] does not shy away from results and responsibilities,” the veteran politician wrote.
In a mitigation hearing on Monday, his lawyer Edwin Choy responded to Ng’s letter, which described Leung as having “the generation’s finest potential”.