A social worker who tried to mediate during the 2019 protests in Hong Kong is convicted of rioting
Tuesday, March 11th 2025, 7:00:17 am
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A social worker who tried to mediate during the height of the 2019 anti-government protests in Hong Kong was convicted of rioting Tuesday in the latest case that signaled the tough stance the authorities have taken toward political cases. Jackie Chen was part of a group of social workers who often carried a loudspeaker seeking to mediate between police and protesters during the social unrest.
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