Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong court sentences pro-democracy mogul to 20 years in prison – live updates
The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by Maya YangFebruary 9, 2026 at 03:43 AM
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Jimmy Lai, a 78-year-old pro-democracy media mogul, was sentenced in a Hong Kong court to 20 years in prison under the national security law. The conviction falls under the most severe penalty band of the law, which carries a sentence of 10 years to life imprisonment. Lai smiled and waved at the public gallery after the sentencing. His wife, Teresa, was present in the courtroom, appearing expressionless. The sentencing is the latest development in Lai's ongoing legal battles related to national security charges in Hong Kong.
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