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Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai jailed for 20 years in national security case

Hong Kong’s most prominent media tycoon Jimmy Lai was sentenced on Monday (9 February) to a total of 20 years in prison on national security charges. The verdict covers two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and one count related to publishing seditious materials.

FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter

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Leak investigation

FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter

FBI agents searched the home of the Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson, on Wednesday, 14 January, as part of an investigation into the alleged sharing of classified government information.

Jimmy Lai sentencing approaches as Hong Kong court hears final arguments

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Hong Kong trial

Jimmy Lai sentencing approaches as Hong Kong court hears final arguments

Hong Kong’s High Court has concluded mitigation hearings for media tycoon and China critic Jimmy Lai, bringing his high-profile national security case closer to sentencing.

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