Hong Kong Court Convicts Ex-Lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting of Rioting in 2019 Subway Attack

The ruling against the pro-democracy figure comes as part of a broader crackdown following the 2019 protests, with sentencing to follow.

Lam Cheuk-ting, a former pro-democracy lawmaker, was convicted of rioting during a violent mob incident at Yuen Long subway station in July 2019.
The attack involved over 100 white-shirted men armed with clubs and rods who targeted protesters, bystanders, and journalists, injuring dozens, including Lam.
Judge Stanley Chan ruled that Lam's actions escalated tensions rather than mediating, as Lam had claimed, alleging he sought political advantage from the situation.
Six other individuals were also convicted in connection to the incident, with sentencing for all defendants yet to be announced.
The case is part of a larger crackdown on dissent in Hong Kong following the 2019 protests, which has seen activists jailed, media outlets shut down, and electoral reforms limiting opposition participation.