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Hong Kong court convicts ex-law student of 2019 riot charge

A Hong Kong court has convicted a former law student, Alice Tong, of rioting charges stemming from the 2019 anti-government protests. This conviction follows an appeal that overturned her initial acquittal in 2021. The court cited overwhelming circumstantial evidence, including her presence at the scene in protest attire and an attempt to flee, as grounds for the reversal. AI

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Hong Kong court convicts ex-law student of 2019 riot charge

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Brian Wong ·

    Ex-law student convicted after court reverses acquittal of 2019 riot charge

    A Hong Kong court has reversed a former law student’s acquittal in a riot trial arising from the 2019 anti-government protests, finding her guilty based on “overwhelming” circumstantial evidence that she had encouraged other participants through her presence. The District Court o…