HONG KONG -- Hong Kong democracy activists Joshua Wong and Agnes Chow are headed to prison for their roles in an unauthorized demonstration near police headquarters last year, as local authorities step up a crackdown on political dissidents.
Wong on Wednesday was sentenced to 13.5 months in jail, while Chow was given 10 months. The former student leaders -- along with fellow activist Ivan Lam, who received seven months in prison -- last week pleaded guilty to charges related to the protest on June 21, 2019, which occurred amid citywide anti-government demonstrations.
