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Anti-government protesters react to tear gas in Wan Chai following a rally in defiance of the anti-mask law issued by the government on October 5, 2019. Photo: Sam Tsang

Former Hong Kong law student gets nearly 3 years after riot acquittal overturned

3 weeks ago03 mins

A former law student has been jailed for nearly three years for taking part in a riot during the 2019 anti-government protests in Hong Kong, after a judge overturned her acquittal and found her guilty based on “overwhelming” circumstantial evidence. Alice Tong Ka-yan, 27, was sentenced at the District Court on Wednesday to two years…

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

2 months ago03 mins

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 on Tuesday convicted Alice Tong Ka-yan nearly seven years after her arrest during the…