Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong has reportedly been sentenced to ten years in jail, according to Al Jazeera English. The outlet said Wong became the global face of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement. The report has not been independently verified. The charges, the court, the sentencing date and the judge's reasoning have not been given. Whether Wong will appeal, and any official reaction, are also unknown. This brief will be updated as more details are confirmed.
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Joshua Wong reportedly sentenced to ten years in jail, Al Jazeera English says
Charges, court and date of sentencing have not been given
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- Al Jazeera English reports Joshua Wong has been sentenced to ten years in jail.
- The outlet said Wong became the global face of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement.
- The charges, court and sentencing date have not been given.
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- Al Jazeera EnglishHong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to ten years in jail