HONG KONG -- Seven prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy figures, including outspoken media tycoon Jimmy Lai, were convicted on Thursday of organizing and participating in an unauthorized protest in 2019, marking the territory's latest crackdown on dissent.
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Hong Kong court finds leading activists guilty of illegal assembly
Jimmy Lai and six former opposition legislators face up to 5 years in prison
Democratic Party founder Martin Lee, left, and former lawmaker Albert Ho arrive at the courthouse ahead of the judge's verdict on April 1 in Hong Kong. © Reuters
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