Hong Kong Government Applies to Confiscate Jimmy Lai's Assets; High Court Hearing in July
The Hong Kong government is applying to confiscate Jimmy Lai's assets related to his crimes, following his sentencing of 20 years for colluding with foreign forces and seditious publications. A court hearing is scheduled for July 8th.
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Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison in February after being convicted of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and conspiracy to publish seditious publications. He has decided not to appeal.
The Hong Kong government recently applied to the court, pursuant to the "Hong Kong National Security Law" and its "Implementation Rules," to confiscate property related to Jimmy Lai's crimes, in order to achieve the "important purpose of preventing and stopping acts and activities that endanger national security."
According to reports from local media, court documents show that the case will be heard in the High Court on July 8th, requiring 60 minutes. (Editor: Chan Kai-yu) 1150408
The Hong Kong government recently applied to the court, pursuant to the "Hong Kong National Security Law" and its "Implementation Rules," to confiscate property related to Jimmy Lai's crimes, in order to achieve the "important purpose of preventing and stopping acts and activities that endanger national security."
According to reports from local media, court documents show that the case will be heard in the High Court on July 8th, requiring 60 minutes. (Editor: Chan Kai-yu) 1150408