Hong Kong court denies jailed social worker leave to appeal 2019 rioting conviction

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A Hong Kong court has rejected a jailed social worker’s appeal against her rioting conviction linked to the 2019 protests and unrest.

The High Court on Thursday refused to allow Jackie Chen to appeal her rioting conviction, for which she is serving a jail term of three years and nine months.

Court of Appeal Judge […]

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