Ex-Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai asks for jury trial in libel claim against pro-Beijing paper
Jailed former media tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying has asked a Hong Kong court to set up a jury trial for his defamation claim against a pro-Beijing newspaper, with his defence team saying a “huge public interest” will be involved. Lai’s legal counsel on Thursday argued the Apple Daily founder’s prominent social status and Ta Kung…
