[Li Zhiying arrested] Police arrested in the same case as Li Zhuoren and Yang Sen denied that the action involved political considerations

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Written by: Shao Peilin, Chen Nuoxi, Li Jingshan

2020-02-28 11:40

The founder of One Media, Li Zhiying, was arrested this morning (28th) for allegedly intimidating newspaper reporters in 2017 and participating in an illegal assembly and march last year. Hong Kong Island Regional Criminal Headquarters (Administration and Support) (Criminal) Acting Senior Superintendent Wong Tung-kwong said that the Hong Kong Island Regional Serious Crimes 3 team agents followed up a case involving illegal assembly and criminal intimidation. Police have arrested three local men, aged between 60 and 72. The three arrested persons will appear in the Eastern Magistracy on May 5. It is understood that Li Zhiying has been released on bail.

Hong Kong Island Regional Criminal Headquarters (Administration and Support) (Criminal) Acting Senior Superintendent Wong Tung-kwong said that the Hong Kong Island Regional Serious Crimes 3 team agents followed up a case involving illegal assembly and criminal intimidation. Police have arrested three local men, aged between 60 and 72. (Photo by Lu Yiming)

Police said that the three arrested persons participated in a case of illegal assembly from Wan Chai to Central on August 31 last year, in violation of section 17 of the Public Order Ordinance, Chapter 245 of Hong Kong Law. As for the arrest of a 72-year-old man (that is, Li Zhiying) on ​​June 4, 2017, involved a criminal intimidation case in Hong Kong Island East, which violated Article 24 of the Public Order Ordinance, Chapter 200 of Hong Kong Law.

Huang Dongguang pointed out that the three arrested persons will go to court in the Eastern Magistracy on May 5. Regarding a reporter's inquiry, is the arrest involved political considerations? Huang Dongguang said that the police started the arrest after completing the investigation.

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The incident occurred at 7 am today (February 28). The Police Severance Unit searched the apartment of the founder of One Media, Li Zhiying, and took Li to the Kowloon City Police Station at 8 am. Police prosecuted Li Zhiying for allegedly intimidating media reporters in June 2017, and took statements on his alleged involvement in illegal assembly during the "anti-revision" procession on August 31 last year. In addition, police have also arrested Democrats Jansen and Li Zhuoren.

The founder of One Media, Li Zhiying, was arrested this morning (28th) for allegedly intimidating newspaper reporters in 2017 and participating in an illegal assembly and march last year. Police briefed the diplomat at Kowloon City Police Station. (Profile picture)

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