Jimmy Lai denies condoning violence despite urging solidarity between protesters, as nat. sec trial continues

[HKFP] - 02/19/2025

Jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai has denied condoning violent protest despite urging solidarity between demonstrators in 2019. He also told the court that his calls for amnesty were not at odds with his stance against violence. The Apple Daily founder on Wednesday answered questions from the (…)



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