Media tycoon Jimmy Lai (left), at West Kowloon Court, is one of the 15 defendants. Photo: Dickson Lee
Media tycoon Jimmy Lai (left), at West Kowloon Court, is one of the 15 defendants. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong protests: 15 opposition figures charged over unauthorised rallies apply to have trial put on hold

  • The defendants, who include media tycoon Jimmy Lai, nine ex-legislators and activists, face 61 charges following their arrests in April
  • Activist Avery Ng plans to challenge a decision by prosecutors to move the trial to the District Court, where potential penalties are higher

Media tycoon Jimmy Lai (left), at West Kowloon Court, is one of the 15 defendants. Photo: Dickson Lee
Media tycoon Jimmy Lai (left), at West Kowloon Court, is one of the 15 defendants. Photo: Dickson Lee
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