In November 2019, when the police surrounded the Polytechnic University, 10 people, including independent singer Zhuang Zheng, were arrested in the cordoned off area set up by the police when they participated in the "Waiwei and Save Zhao" action launched by the demonstrators. The riot was convicted and the case was sentenced in the District Court today (7th). Judge Lin Weiquan pointed out that the riot involved in the case occurred in the core area of Kowloon. The demonstrators threw about 250 petrol bombs. The scene was extremely violent and serious, but there was no Evidence showed that the defendants had committed acts of violence that threatened others, and there were no dangerous objects or weapons on their bodies. Some defendants only had masks on their bodies. I believe they have learned a heavy lesson. Official Lin also said that the court is not trying to destroy their lives, just 10 The six convicted defendants, including Zhuang Zheng, were sentenced to 52 months in prison, and the other defendant who was under 21 years old at the time of the incident was sentenced to 50 months in prison.
4 defendants who were under 21 years old at the time of the incident received additional commutation
When sentencing, Officer Lin took into account the low level of participation of the defendants and believed that they were only on the scene to encourage the role. Therefore, 57 months was used as the starting point for sentencing. None of the defendants had a criminal record, and the sentence was commuted for another 3 months. They also agreed with most of them. The circumstances of the case, save court time, etc., and reduce the sentence by two months as appropriate.
Four of the defendants: Zhan Peilin, Chen Sijin, Zhou Jiahui, and Zhou Nuocheng were under 21 years old at the time of the case. They believed that they were easily influenced by the social atmosphere, so their sentences were reduced by 2 months to 50 months, and the remaining 6 people were imprisoned for 52 years. moon.
Advise the defendant not to take chances if the evidence is solid
Official Lin also earnestly said that for a defendant who is really guilty, after obtaining a clear legal opinion, if the evidence of the case is overwhelming, he should not take chances. If he pleads guilty early, the court will have more options for sentencing. If you plead guilty before you reach the age of 21, you can be sentenced to a training center, but it is emphasized: "If you are guilty, you should confess first, and if you are innocent, you should not force yourself to confess."
The 10 defendants, including 7 men and 3 women, were all convicted after trial, including: Ouyang Haoming (25 years old, site foreman), Zhai Bailong (28 years old, photographer), Zhan Peilin (19 years old, student) , Chen Sijin (18 years old, hair stylist), Zheng Taijun (25 years old, unemployed), Zhuang Zheng (28 years old, music teacher), Zhou Jiahui (19 years old, student), Zhou Nuocheng (19 years old, student), Jian Liran ( 24 years old, music teacher) and Lai Zixin (22 years old, bar clerk), they were convicted on November 18, 2019 on a section of Nathan Road between Waterloo Road and Hamilton Street in Yau Ma Tei, together with others participated in the riot .
Zhuang Zheng, one of the defendants, is a singer.
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Zhuang Zheng said that he will continue to pursue his music dream
Singer Zhuang Zheng pleaded, saying that he worked as a part-time security guard to make ends meet, but he still continued his music work. He released his first song and first album earlier, and it is still in its infancy. Will continue to pursue his music dream.
Although this case may affect his music career, he is willing to take responsibility and continue to infect people around him with music after serving his sentence.
His lawyer also mentioned that a cancer patient claimed to have listened to Zhuang Zheng's songs on the road to fighting cancer, and has now recovered, which shows that Zhuang also helped different people during his dream pursuit.
No evidence of Chuang's front line or leadership role
Zhuang Zheng's self-written plea letter stated that his chance of recidivism is very slim. He married his wife last year, and his wife will support him behind the scenes to ensure that he will not break the law again.
He also knows that he has to take responsibility for the incident.
The lawyer also emphasized that there is no evidence to show that Zhuang was in the front line or a leading role during the riots. This case has troubled him for 3 years, and he hopes that the judge will give him a lighter sentence.
In addition to Zhuang Zheng, the lawyer representing the female defendant Li Zixin pointed out that Li is pregnant and the due date is April this year, and hopes that the court will give a lighter sentence.
The police set up a cordoned off area and intercepted 213 people
The prosecution plan pointed out that during the incident, demonstrators occupied the campus of PolyU, and the police surrounded the area of PolyU. During this period, some people proposed the action of "encircling Wei and saving Zhao", and people gathered in Tsim Sha Tsui, Jordan, and Yau Ma Tei to disperse the police force. Blockade areas were set up in Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok, and 213 people were intercepted, including 10 convicted defendants, including independent singer Zhuang Zheng.
Zhuang Zheng once discussed participating in riots on WhapsApp
After Zhuang Zheng was arrested, it was discovered that he had discussed participating in the riots with the second defendant, Zhai Bolong, on WhatsApp. Some defendants also possessed gas masks and masks.
The prosecution also pointed out that the police estimated that the demonstrators threw 250 gasoline bombs that day, and four police officers were injured. A police sergeant slipped and injured his fingers when he stepped on the residue of the gasoline bomb, and some police officers were caught by fragments of glass bottles when subduing the demonstrators. cut.
Although the prosecution did not photograph the defendants' behaviors that disrupted the peace of the society, they believed that it was based on their clothing and equipment.
In addition, a firefighter testified that there were crowds of people that night, and about 30 people were trapped in the alley. Fortunately, all of them were rescued, and some defendants were arrested after being rescued.
Police welcome court ruling
Senior Inspector Pan Chongli said outside the court that this case was the second PolyU riot case sentenced after trial, and the 10 defendants were sentenced to 50 to 52 months in prison. The police welcomed this and believed that the sentence reflected the seriousness of the case. Definitely a deterrent.
He also reiterated that the police respect the freedom and rights of citizens to assemble, but they must be conducted in a peaceful and law-abiding manner. The police will never tolerate or condone activities that violate the law or disrupt social peace.
Case number: DCCC 461/2021
During the PolyU conflict in November 2019, fierce conflicts occurred around PolyU.
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