Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in jail
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Summary
Hong Kong’s High Court sentenced pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong to 10 additional years in prison after finding him guilty of colluding with foreign entities under the city’s national security law. Wong pleaded guilty in September; the judge said the sentence was reduced from a 13-year starting point because of the plea and other mitigating factors.Key Facts
- Wong has been in prison since 2020 for his role in protests held the previous year.
- He was expected to be released in January 2027 before the additional sentence.
- Prosecutors accused Wong and others, including self-exiled activist Nathan Law, of seeking foreign sanctions, blockades, or other hostile actions against the government.
- Wong pleaded guilty to the collusion charge in September.
- The judge said the 10-year sentence reflected the seriousness of the offense and was reduced from a 13-year starting point.
- The U.S. consulate in Hong Kong condemned the sentence and called for Wong’s release.
- Taiwan and rights groups, including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, also criticized the sentence.
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