Hong Kong Court Overturns Jimmy Lai's Fraud Conviction Amid Ongoing Legal Challenges

Hong Kong's Court of Appeal overturned the 2022 fraud conviction and five-year, nine-month sentence of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who was found guilty of breaching lease terms by concealing a consultancy firm's use of office space. Lai remains imprisoned due to a separate 20-year sentence under the national security law related to alleged collusion with foreign forces. His legal battles have drawn international attention amid concerns over press freedom and Hong Kong's political climate.