17 Jun 2021立場新聞#1392
[Updating] National security police arrest five Next Digital executives, including Apple Daily editor-in-chief; enter Apple Daily building and freeze 18 million in assets
警務處國安處以涉嫌串謀勾結外國或境外勢力危害國家安全罪,拘捕壹傳媒及《蘋果日報》5名公司董事。警方又引用《國安法第43條實施細則》,凍結與《蘋果日報》有關的3間有限公司共1800萬元資產,導致《蘋果日報》逾800名員工無法支薪。
The Police Force’s National Security Department arrested five directors of Next Digital and Apple Daily on suspicion of conspiracy to collude with foreign or external forces to endanger national security. Police also invoked the Implementation Rules for Article 43 of the National Security Law to freeze a total of 18 million in assets held by three companies connected with Apple Daily, leaving more than 800 Apple Daily employees unable to receive their wages.
5 Jun 2021獨媒#1386
【June 4, 32】Chow Hang-tung Granted Bail, Slams Regime for Criminalising Speech: “I Will Take Responsibility for My Words”
警方昨日早上,拘捕支聯會副主席鄒幸彤,指她涉嫌宣傳或公布未經批准集結。鄒於今日下午獲准以一萬元保釋。
Police arrested Chow Hang-tung, vice-chairwoman of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, yesterday morning on suspicion of promoting or publicising an unauthorised assembly. Chow was granted bail of HK$10,000 this afternoon.
4 Jun 2021獨媒#1385
【June 4 32】Wong Yat-chin arrested in Mong Kok; police say loudhailer use breached public peace
賢學思政晚上在旺角豉油街擺街站,但街站未開始,召集人王逸戰和另外三名成員便被過百名警察包圍,有警員指王逸戰使用大聲公破壞社會安寧,是在公眾地方行為不檢,並將他拘捕
Student Politicism set up a street booth on Soy Street in Mong Kok in the evening, but before it began, its convener Wong Yat-chin and three other members were surrounded by more than 100 police officers. An officer said that Wong Yat-chin had used a loudhailer to breach public peace, constituting disorderly conduct in a public place, and arrested him.
2 Jun 2021立場新聞#1379
[47-person case] Roy Hoi Pong Tam denied bail; shouts “Wife, I love you” before entering cell; diagnosed with a sublingual cyst that may turn malignant, doctor urges prompt removal
泛民主派初選47人案,正還押的36名被告當中,9人申請保釋被拒,吳敏兒撤回保釋申請。
In the pan-democratic primary election 47-person case, bail was denied to nine of the 36 defendants currently remanded in custody, while Ng Man-yee withdrew her bail application.
6 May 2021眾新聞#1372
Jimmy Lai charged with fraud over leasing of Next Media building; prosecution applies for trial by NSL-designated judge
壹傳媒創辦人黎智英、高層周達權及黃偉強,涉未有按租契使用將軍澳壹傳媒大樓,同被控一項欺詐罪。案件由區域法院法官兼國安法指定法官陳廣池審理。案件性質雖與國安法無關,但控方申請將案交予國安法指定法官審理,指部分證物是警方以國安法搜查令檢取,法庭或需處理其呈堂性。
Next Media founder Jimmy Lai, senior executives Cheung Tat-kwong and Wong Wai-keung have been jointly charged with one count of fraud over allegedly failing to use the Next Media building in Tseung Kwan O in accordance with the tenancy agreement. The case is being heard by District Court judge and National Security Law-designated judge Stanley Chan. Although the case is unrelated to the National Security Law, the prosecution has applied for it to be heard by a designated judge, saying some exhibits were seized by police under search warrants issued under the law and the court may need to determine their admissibility.
2 May 2021立場新聞#1367
[47-person case] Chan Chi-chuen announces resignation from People Power; will no longer take part in elections, marches, assemblies or demonstrations
因47人案目仍然還押的人民力量主席陳志全,透過家人發表聲明宣布退黨及辭任黨主席,日後不會再參與任何選舉、助選活動、集會、遊行或示威。
People Power chairman Chan Chi-chuen, who remains remanded in custody in connection with the 47-person case, issued a statement through his family announcing that he was leaving the party and resigning as party chairman. He will no longer take part in any elections, electioneering activities, assemblies, marches or demonstrations.
30 Apr 2021立場新聞#1358
National Security Department arrests man and woman; 28-year-old man suspected of inciting secession, reportedly linked to Sheung Shui mother-and-son pepper-ball gun sales case
警方國安處拘捕一名28歲男子及22歲女子,男被捕人涉嫌煽動分裂國家罪。據指此案與早前一對母子涉嫌在網上出售胡椒球槍的案件有關。
The Police National Security Department arrested a 28-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman. The male detainee is suspected of inciting secession. The case is reportedly linked to an earlier case involving a mother and son suspected of selling pepper-ball guns online.
30 Apr 2021立場新聞#1363
June 4 Assembly Case: Joshua Wong, Yau Wai-ching and Two Others Plead Guilty; Judge Bars Prosecution from Repeating Political Slogan in Open Court
2020年六四集會,24名民主派人士被控煽動他人參與未經批准集結等罪,其中黃之鋒、岑敖暉、袁嘉蔚及梁凱晴4人承認「明知而參與未經批准集結罪」。案件由國安法指定法官陳廣池處理。原先獲保釋的梁凱晴,以及其他3位涉47人案不獲保釋的被告,均須還押至5月6日判刑。
In the 2020 June 4 assembly case, 24 pro-democracy figures were charged with inciting others to participate in an unauthorised assembly and other offences. Joshua Wong, Ventus Lau, Yau Wai-ching and Jannelle Rosalynne Leung admitted knowingly participating in an unauthorised assembly. The case was handled by National Security Law-designated judge Chan Kwong-chi. Jannelle Rosalynne Leung, who was initially granted bail, and the other three defendants involved in the 47-person case who were denied bail must all remain in custody until sentencing on May 6.
30 Apr 2021立場新聞#1364
[June 4 Assembly Case] Originally Intended to Plead Guilty, Eddie Chu Says He Is Now Considering His Plea; Judge Allows Adjournment
朱凱廸仍在考慮答辯意向,要求押後案件至6月11日,與其他19名被告再訊,獲法官批准。
Eddie Chu is still considering his plea and requested that the case be adjourned until June 11 for a further hearing together with the other 19 defendants. The judge approved the request.
26 Apr 2021立場新聞#1351
Tam Tak-chi’s Application to Stay Sedition Proceedings Rejected by Judge Chan Kwong-chi for Failing to Show Unfair Trial
譚得志早前以煽動罪條文涉嫌違憲為由,向法院申請永久終止其8項發表煽動文字及串謀發表煽動文字罪的聆訊。法院駁回譚的申請,案件將於5月10日開審。
Tam Tak-chi earlier applied to the court to permanently stay proceedings on eight charges of publishing seditious materials and conspiracy to publish seditious materials, arguing that the sedition provision was allegedly unconstitutional. The court rejected his application, and the case will go to trial on 10 May.
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