“[The defendant] could not shift his criminal liability,” Hui said. The court said the defendant had also incited people to commit public nuisance, with messages calling on them to take part in rallies and demonstrations including at Hong Kong International Airport, to block roads and to paralyse the public transportation system. Various forms of protest promoted on the messaging platform included general strikes, lunchtime protests and silent sit-ins. It’s easy to create a Telegram channel via desktop app or mobile app (for Android and iOS): The SUCK Channel on Telegram, with a message saying some content has been removed by the police. Photo: Telegram screenshot. As five out of seven counts were serious, Hui sentenced Ng to six years and six months in jail.
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