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Former leader of Hong Kong journalist group sent to prison for obstructing police
The former Hong Kong Journalists Association chairman was convicted of obstructing a police officer after refusing to show his identity card.
- Deputy High Court Judge Lily Wong dismissed veteran journalist Ronson Chan's appeal on Friday, ordering him to begin a five-day prison sentence immediately for obstructing a police officer.
- Police arrested Chan in September 2022 while reporting at MacPherson Stadium in Mong Kok, alleging he acted "suspiciously" and remained "uncooperative" after refusing to show his identification card.
- Judge Wong concurred with the 2023 trial verdict that Chan "was reckless and obstructed other members of the public," though barrister Steven Kwan said they are considering seeking a final appeal.
- Before the hearing, Chan wore a black T-shirt printed with "Free Press," telling reporters he felt "uneasy and complex" because Hong Kong's Basic Law promises press freedom, making his conviction ironic.
- Hong Kong ranks 140th out of 180 countries in Reporters Without Borders' World Press Freedom Index, as authorities maintain the media landscape "remained vibrant" despite national security laws implemented since 2020.
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A former chairman of the Hong Kong Journalists Association has failed in his bid to overturn a conviction and five-day jail sentence for obstructing a police officer. Ronson Chan Ron-sing, 45, had refused to present his identity card to police during a stop-and-search procedure nearly four years ago. Deputy Judge Lily Wong Sze-lai dismissed his appeal at the High Court on Friday and ordered him into custody immediately. Chan was sentenced to fiv…
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Former leader of Hong Kong journalist group sent to prison for obstructing police
A prominent Hong Kong journalist has begun serving a five-day prison sentence after losing an appeal for obstructing a police officer.
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