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Hong Kong pro-democracy publisher may face life in prison under security law

Por: Los Angeles Times World December 01, 2022

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Jimmy Lai broke into Hong Kong’s rambunctious media world 30 years ago armed with the belief that delivering information equates with protecting freedom. Lai’s own freedom is at stake as he fights charges of endangering national security as former publisher of his now-defunct pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily. Already serving a 20-month term after being convicted on other charges, Lai, 74, could face up to life in prison if he is convicted... + full article



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