[Commentary] On May 5, Li Zhiying, founder of "One Media" in Hong Kong, appeared in Hong Kong West Kowloon Magistrates' Court for criminal intimidation and involvement in illegal assembly. A number of groups were present to petition, demanding a heavy sentence for Li Zhiying and returning justice to the community and the public.

　　[Commentary] Li Zhiying is suspected of a criminal intimidation case on June 4, 2017 on the Eastern District of Hong Kong Island. In addition, on August 31, 2019, he was involved in the involvement of Wan Chai District with the former Legislative Council member Li Zhuoren and the former chairman of the Democratic Party of Hong Kong Yang Sen The Central District was assembled without approval. After investigations by the police, on February 28, Li Zhiying ’s apartment in Ho Man Tin, Hong Kong was arrested by the Hong Kong Police Hong Kong District Crime Squad, and the case was accused of Li Zhiying for criminal intimidation and involvement in unauthorized Huaihe assembly and other illegal acts. In addition, Li Zhuoren and Yang Sen were involved in the case. They were arrested by the police, and the two were suspected of participating in the unauthorized assembly.

　　[Commentary] The court first dealt with Li Zhiying ’s suspected criminal terrorist report of the previous year. The prosecution mainly relied on the victim X and another witness to testify against Li Zhiying, but he denied the allegations. Later, Li Zhiying was granted bail of 4,000 yuan in cash. The trial is pending. The prosecution added that the three defendants were also involved in the unauthorized assembly on August 28, October 1, and 20, 2019, and no need to reply at the moment, and were allowed to continue to bail with the original conditions of 1,000 yuan in cash. The second case was charged Later, on the afternoon of May 18, the court heard again at West Kowloon Magistrates' Court.

　　【Explanation】 According to the laws of Hong Kong, the maximum penalties for criminal intimidation and illegal assembly are both 5 years' imprisonment.

　　Reporter Zhu Aili reports from Hong Kong

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