[Commentary] The founder of Hong Kong "One Media" Li Zhiying was suspected of inciting, organizing and participating in multiple unauthorized assembly from August to October last year. On May 18, Li Zhiying and 14 others in the same case were judged in Hong Kong West Kowloon The courts tried together. Some groups protested outside the court and demanded a heavy sentence from the court.
[Commentary] The case came to court at 3:20 in the afternoon. Li Zhiying was involved in two unauthorized assembly crimes and two unauthorized assembly crimes. All the defendants expressed their clear charge and all cases were postponed to 6 Reprocessed on the 15th, each defendant was granted bail of HK $ 1,000 in cash for each case. Another five defendants faced alternate charges, involving announcement of a procession subpoena that was opposed by the police.
[Commentary] In addition, Li Zhiying, former Hong Kong Legislative Council member Li Zhuoren, and former chairman of the Democratic Party Yang Sen are suspected of participating in unauthorized assembly cases on August 31 last year. They were merged with multiple cases and were postponed until June 15 to After obtaining documents and referring to the District Court, the three defendants were allowed to bail on the original conditions.
[Commentary] The court had tried Li Zhiying's case of suspected criminal terrorist last year. Later, Li Zhiying was released on bail of 4,000 yuan in cash. The trial is pending.
【Explanation】 According to the laws of Hong Kong, the penalty for inciting to knowingly participate in unauthorized assembly is 3 years' imprisonment and a fine of 5,000 yuan. The maximum penalties for criminal intimidation and illegal assembly are both 5 years in prison.
Reporter Zhu Aili reports from Hong Kong
Editor in charge: [Lu Yan]