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Jimmy Lai is a publishing tycoon known for his brash business style as well as his anti-Beijing activism which is often reflected in his tabloid-style Apple Daily newspaper. He was a vocal participant in the Occupy protests of 2014 and remained a strong supporter of the anti-government protests triggered by the now-withdrawn extradition bill.
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Madam Justice Anthea Pang points to new accusations from police that Jimmy Lai committed other offences in her reasoning for remanding the 73-year-old in custody.
Madam Justice Anthea Pang points to new accusations from police that Jimmy Lai committed other offences in her reasoning for remanding the 73-year-old in custody.
Details of Marcus Cheung, the star’s youngest son, were published in January 2019, with local media reporting that the data was obtained from government records.
Details of Marcus Cheung, the star’s youngest son, were published in January 2019, with local media reporting that the data was obtained from government records.
Prosecutors accuse media tycoon Jimmy Lai and six ex-lawmakers of turning an approved assembly into an illegal march, but defence argues they were merely trying to avoid overcrowding.
Prosecutors accuse media tycoon Jimmy Lai and six ex-lawmakers of turning an approved assembly into an illegal march, but defence argues they were merely trying to avoid overcrowding.
The 73-year-old founder of the Next Digital media group and the tabloid-style Apple Daily newspaper has spent 68 days behind bars.
The 73-year-old founder of the Next Digital media group and the tabloid-style Apple Daily newspaper has spent 68 days behind bars.
District Judge Amanda Woodcock expressed concern over impartiality of Keele University expert Professor Clifford Stott, who was briefly involved in inquiry into 2019 unrest.
District Judge Amanda Woodcock expressed concern over impartiality of Keele University expert Professor Clifford Stott, who was briefly involved in inquiry into 2019 unrest.
Hong Kong media tycoon, who is already held in maximum security prison and charged under national security law, is accused of ‘conspiracy to assist offender’ and collusion with a foreign country.
Hong Kong media tycoon, who is already held in maximum security prison and charged under national security law, is accused of ‘conspiracy to assist offender’ and collusion with a foreign country.
Au Nok-hin and Leung Yiu-chung have both had their bail extended by the District Court until their sentencing hearing.
Au Nok-hin and Leung Yiu-chung have both had their bail extended by the District Court until their sentencing hearing.
The Apple Daily founder filed his second application on Wednesday, a day after Court of Final Appeal rescinded a previous judge’s decision to free him.
The Apple Daily founder filed his second application on Wednesday, a day after Court of Final Appeal rescinded a previous judge’s decision to free him.
High Court previously ruled the 73-year-old had an arguable defence for the two cases against him and was unlikely to abscond.
High Court previously ruled the 73-year-old had an arguable defence for the two cases against him and was unlikely to abscond.
Joshua Wong among five who plead guilty to taking part in banned event, while 19 others ask for more time as cases are transferred to District Court.
Joshua Wong among five who plead guilty to taking part in banned event, while 19 others ask for more time as cases are transferred to District Court.
Eight people have been prosecuted for offences under the security law, out of 97 arrested so far. Force chief says suspects who accuse police of using law to spread fear are trying to mislead the public.
Eight people have been prosecuted for offences under the security law, out of 97 arrested so far. Force chief says suspects who accuse police of using law to spread fear are trying to mislead the public.
Police had seized 423 items as evidence during a nine-hour raid on the newspaper’s Tseung Kwan O premises on August 10.
Police had seized 423 items as evidence during a nine-hour raid on the newspaper’s Tseung Kwan O premises on August 10.
Carrie Lam categorically denies discussing any court cases with Hong Kong’s chief justice or his predecessor.
Carrie Lam categorically denies discussing any court cases with Hong Kong’s chief justice or his predecessor.
Court of Final Appeal casts doubt on prosecutors’ interpretation of a key provision in legislation. Judges reserve ruling after hearing on correct reading of Article 42(2) of new law.
Court of Final Appeal casts doubt on prosecutors’ interpretation of a key provision in legislation. Judges reserve ruling after hearing on correct reading of Article 42(2) of new law.
Court of Final Appeal panels without a foreign judge are practically unheard of, with 690 out of 700 cases heard since the handover including at least one.
Court of Final Appeal panels without a foreign judge are practically unheard of, with 690 out of 700 cases heard since the handover including at least one.
If People’s Daily’s commentary on the decision to grant Jimmy Lai bail was freedom of speech, so was Dominic Raab’s criticism of David Perry QC’s decision to take up high-profile Hong Kong activists’ case.
If People’s Daily’s commentary on the decision to grant Jimmy Lai bail was freedom of speech, so was Dominic Raab’s criticism of David Perry QC’s decision to take up high-profile Hong Kong activists’ case.
The former US secretary of state’s outrage over the national security law arrests smacks of double standards, given the treatment of those who overran the US Capitol. The British foreign secretary’s targeting of a Queen’s Counsel appointed to prosecute a case was also unseemly.
The former US secretary of state’s outrage over the national security law arrests smacks of double standards, given the treatment of those who overran the US Capitol. The British foreign secretary’s targeting of a Queen’s Counsel appointed to prosecute a case was also unseemly.
David Perry, who has handled numerous high-profile cases in the city over the past decade, had been labelled ‘mercenary’ by British foreign secretary.
David Perry, who has handled numerous high-profile cases in the city over the past decade, had been labelled ‘mercenary’ by British foreign secretary.
British minister Dominic Raab said David Perry was handing Beijing a PR victory in taking up the case, pointing to concerns over the national security law. But former top prosecutor Grenville Cross notes case concerns 2019 protest, long before the legislation was adopted.
British minister Dominic Raab said David Perry was handing Beijing a PR victory in taking up the case, pointing to concerns over the national security law. But former top prosecutor Grenville Cross notes case concerns 2019 protest, long before the legislation was adopted.
Perry has tackled a raft of high-profile cases in the city over the past decade, including the bribery trial of Donald Tsang and that of the ‘milkshake murderer’.
Perry has tackled a raft of high-profile cases in the city over the past decade, including the bribery trial of Donald Tsang and that of the ‘milkshake murderer’.
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai appeared in court on December 31, 2020, as prosecutors asked the city’s highest court to send him back to detention after he was granted bail last week. Lai was charged with fraud, and collusion with foreign forces under the national security law. The pro-democracy activist’s court appearance comes after Chinese state media People’s Daily criticised the decision to grant Lai bail in a commentary.
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai appeared in court on December 31, 2020, as prosecutors asked the city’s highest court to send him back to detention after he was granted bail last week. Lai was charged with fraud, and collusion with foreign forces under the national security law. The pro-democracy activist’s court appearance comes after Chinese state media People’s Daily criticised the decision to grant Lai bail in a commentary.
Beyond the bail issue for Lai, the case has put the spotlight on the extent of power and jurisdiction of the Court of Final Appeal under the city’s mini-constitution.
Beyond the bail issue for Lai, the case has put the spotlight on the extent of power and jurisdiction of the Court of Final Appeal under the city’s mini-constitution.
Five Hong Kong lawyers, all council members of the Law Society, say ‘unfounded attacks’ on Lai could prejudice his right to a fair trial.
Five Hong Kong lawyers, all council members of the Law Society, say ‘unfounded attacks’ on Lai could prejudice his right to a fair trial.
Shares of Next Digital, publisher of Apple Daily, climbed as much as 25 per cent after founder Jimmy Lai quit as chairman to deal with personal matters.
Shares of Next Digital, publisher of Apple Daily, climbed as much as 25 per cent after founder Jimmy Lai quit as chairman to deal with personal matters.
The 73-year-old Apple Daily founder, who is facing a national security law charge, was granted HK$10 million bail last week.
The 73-year-old Apple Daily founder, who is facing a national security law charge, was granted HK$10 million bail last week.
The state-run People’s Daily has suggested the bail decision ‘severely hurt Hong Kong’s rule of law’, and said ‘insurgents’ like Lai needed to be punished.
The state-run People’s Daily has suggested the bail decision ‘severely hurt Hong Kong’s rule of law’, and said ‘insurgents’ like Lai needed to be punished.
In its judgment on Jimmy Lai’s bail, Hong Kong’s top court looked back more than two decades to consider the national security law’s relationship with the Basic Law