Hong Kong starts its largest national-security trial
The crime of the 47 accused was to try to win an electoral majority | China
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The crime of the 47 accused was to try to win an electoral majority | China
Hong Kong's largest national security trial opened Monday with dozens of pro-democracy figures accused of trying to topple the government in a case critics
The trial of 47 of Hong Kong's most prominent pro-democracy figures begins Monday, in the largest prosecution under a national security law that has crushed dissent in the city. The proceedings are expected to last more than four months, and the defendants may face up to life in prison, if convicted. Those on trial represent…
Dozens of pro-democracy figures have been charged with "conspiracy to commit subversion" and are facing possible life sentences. Their trial opened two years after the initial arrests.
Hong Kong: The trial of 47 of Hong Kong s most prominent pro democracy figures begins on Monday, in the largest prosecution under a national security...