‘Stalinesque Show Trial’ of Jimmy Lai Opens in Hong Kong
The self-made media mogul has already been detained for more than 1,000 days and faces the possibility of life in prison if he is found guilty.
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Trial Begins for Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong Catholic Activist Imprisoned for 3 Years
His imprisonment has drawn sharp rebukes and calls for clemency from supporters including Catholic bishops.
Pro-Democracy Catholic Jimmy Lai Marks 1,000th Day in Jail Awaiting Trial
Sebastien Lai has not seen his father in three years and worries for his health as his dad suffers from diabetes and was diagnosed with high blood pressure in 2021 while in prison.
Godfather of Arrested Hong Kong Catholic: Lai ‘Chose Those Handcuffs’ for Justice
Journalist Bill McGurn, godfather of Jimmy Lai, said he thinks it is very likely that his godson will ultimately go to prison, and he thinks China will want to make an example of Lai— a prominent figure being marched out in handcuffs— in order to frighten people into compliance.
