Organizers say 1.7 million people -- almost one quarter of Hong Kong's population -- turned out for a huge rally that formed the backbone of demonstrations that wracked the city throughout 2019.
Lai, 73, was sentenced to 12 months in prison while four other campaigners were jailed for between eight and 18 months. Seven of the defendants who had earlier pleaded not guilty submitted their mitigation on Friday morning. "I stand the law's good servant but the people's first," said Ng, whose submission ended with a round of loud applause in courtroom.
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