Hong Kong Prosecutor Accuses Two Activists of Inciting Unlawful Acts in National Security Case
A Hong Kong prosecutor said two democracy activists on trial for organizing Tiananmen crackdown vigils attempted to incite others to commit unlawful acts. Closing arguments in the national security case began on Monday.
realclearworld.comA Hong Kong prosecutor accused two democracy activists of trying to incite others to commit unlawful acts during closing arguments in their national security case that began on Monday. The activists are on trial for organizing vigils marking the Tiananmen crackdown.
The proceedings involve charges under Hong Kong's national security law. The prosecutor presented arguments that the defendants' actions amounted to incitement.
The court is expected to continue with closing arguments in the coming days. Defense lawyers have not yet presented their final submissions.
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The verdict could affect future organizing of public commemorations in Hong Kong.
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