Hong Kong activist sentenced to nine years under new security law
A pro-democracy activist was handed a nine-year prison sentence on Friday for an incident involving crashing a motorbike into police officers last July.
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- Published Date: 10:44 | 30 July 2021
- Modified Date: 12:07 | 30 July 2021
On Tuesday in a landmark ruling, Tong Ying-kit, a 24-year-old former restaurant worker, was found guilty of terrorism and inciting secession under the new national security law. Tong had denied the charges.
Tong drove a motorcycle into riot police during a July 1 protest last year. A flag with the slogan: "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times" was fixed to the bike.
The activist, who is in a wheelchair from injuries sustained from the crash, has been in custody since July last year. Friday's sentencing comes after a 15-day-trial, held without a jury.
Tong drove a motorcycle into riot police during a July 1 protest last year. A flag with the slogan: "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times" was fixed to the bike.
The activist, who is in a wheelchair from injuries sustained from the crash, has been in custody since July last year. Friday's sentencing comes after a 15-day-trial, held without a jury.
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