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HK media mogul convicted for Tiananmen vigil

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4 years ago

December 9, 2021

Jimmy Lie is among three Hong Kong activists who have been convicted over last year’s Tiananmen Square vigil

Lie along with barrister and vice-chairperson of an alliance that supports democratic movements in China, will appear in the District Court.

The trio were the only defendants who pleaded not guilty to the charges and went through trial.

A total of 24 people were brought to the court, 16 of those who pleaded guilty had already been sentenced.

The founder of the now-defunct pro-democracy Apple Daily newspaper was already serving jail sentences over other charges.

Meanwhile, Lie was convicted of inciting others to knowingly participate in an unauthorised assembly.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.