Lai’s conviction under National Security Law attracts the most severe penalty band of 10 years to life imprisonment. Follow the latest developments, live Jimmy Lai faces sentencing over national security charges Following Jimmy Lai’s sentencing, the 78-year old former media mogul smiled and waved at the public gallery, the New York Times reports. According to the outlet, Lai’s wife, Teresa, sat expressionless and had her arms folded. Others weeped in the courtroom. Continue reading...
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MON · 2026-02-09 · 02:43 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0209-14544
NSR-2026-0209-14544News Report·EN·Legal & Judicial
Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong court sentences pro-democracy mogul to 20 years in prison – live updates
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.
Maya YangThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-02-09 · 02:43 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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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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The national security law carries a penalty of 10 years to life imprisonment.
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Lai's conviction falls under the national security law.
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Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
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Lai's wife, Teresa, sat expressionless with her arms folded.
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Lai smiled and waved at the public gallery after sentencing.
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