Ex-chief of Hong Kong journalist union serving 5-day jail term after losing appeal
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 five days in jail in 2023 after a
Ronson Chan, the former chairman of the Hong Kong Journalists Association, will serve a five-day jail sentence after his appeal was rejected. The conviction stems from an incident nearly four years ago where Chan refused to show his identification to police during a stop-and-search. The High Court upheld the original ruling, and Chan was taken into custody immediately following the decision.
The case highlights ongoing tensions between law enforcement and journalists in Hong Kong, raising concerns about press freedom.
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