Trial Updates

Jimmy Lai wrapped up his testimony on March 6, 2025, after taking the witness stand for 52 days. Closing arguments began on August 18, 2025. Catch up on daily updates from the trial below.

The Witness: Jimmy Lai Case | Defense: Accomplice Witness Chan Tsz-wah a “Serial Liar,” Testimony Should Be Treated with Caution

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August 27, 2025

The Witness: Jimmy Lai Case | Defense Argues Government’s Push for Extradition Bill Sparked Public Opposition, Articles Only Pointed Out Government Mistakes — Judges Question Claim

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August 26, 2025

The Witness: Jimmy Lai Case | Defense: Media Has a Duty to Hold Those in Power Accountable, Courts Should Grant Greater Freedom of Expression

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August 25, 2025

The Witness: Jimmy Lai Case | Defense argues that expressing opinions is legal; judge notes protesters in the U.S. have been arrested for expressing views on Palestine, saying freedom of speech is not absolute

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August 22, 2025

The Witness: Jimmy Lai Case | Defense: Prosecution Assumes Guilt and Works Backwards – Lai’s Talks with Former U.S. Officials on Hong Kong Are No Different from Discussing Law over Dim Sum

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August 21, 2025

The Witness: Jimmy Lai Trial | Defense Closing: Supporting Human Rights and Free Expression Is Not Wrong; 161 Articles Insufficient to Prove Conspiracy to Publish Seditious Materials

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August 20, 2025

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