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Which of the seven convicted activists will be the first to be released from prison?
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Jimmy Lai • 14%
Lee Cheuk-yan • 14%
Margaret Ng • 14%
Martin Lee • 14%
Cyd Ho • 14%
Albert Ho • 14%
Long Hair • 14%
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Hong Kong Court Upholds Convictions of Jimmy Lai, Others for 2019 Protest
Aug 12, 2024, 03:22 AM
Hong Kong's top court has unanimously dismissed the appeal by media tycoon Jimmy Lai and six other pro-democracy leaders, including Lee Cheuk-yan, Margaret Ng, Long Hair, Cyd Ho, Albert Ho, and Martin Lee, to overturn their convictions for participating in an unauthorized assembly in 2019. The convictions relate to a protest on August 18, 2019, which saw 1.7 million people take to the streets. The decision comes amid increased scrutiny of Hong Kong's judiciary, following a series of departures by foreign judges.
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Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
14-year-old minor • 20%
19-year-old suspect • 20%
One of the other three minors • 20%
None convicted by the date • 20%
All convicted simultaneously • 20%
Anosh Ahmed • 33%
Sameer Suhail • 33%
Third Individual • 33%
None convicted by end of 2024 • 33%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Convicted and sentenced to prison • 25%
Convicted and fined • 25%
Acquitted • 25%
Case dismissed • 25%