Jimmy Lai among seven convicted over Hong Kong demonstration in 2019

Outspoken Hong Kong pro-democracy advocate and media tycoon Jimmy Lai, not shown, is among seven advocates who have been convicted of being part of an unlawful assembly during massive anti-government protests in 2019 (Vincent Yu/AP)

Outspoken Hong Kong pro-democracy advocate and media tycoon Jimmy Lai is among seven advocates who have been convicted of being part of an unlawful assembly during massive anti-government protests in 2019.

Lai, the founder of the Apple Daily tabloid, was already being held without bail on other charges related to his pro-democracy activities.