Media mogul among Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners sentenced to jail terms

Pro-democracy activist Martin Lee, centre, arrives at a court in Hong Kong (Kin Cheung/AP)

A Hong Kong court sent five leading pro-democracy advocates, including media tycoon Jimmy Lai, to up to 18 months in prison for organising a march during the 2019 anti-government protests that triggered an overwhelming crackdown from Beijing.

A total of nine advocates were given jail terms, but four of them, including 82-year-old lawyer and former lawmaker Martin Lee, had their sentences suspended after their age and accomplishments were taken into consideration.