Hong Kong court upholds Zen convictions over protest aid fund
By The BriefBrief
A Hong Kong court on Thursday rejected an appeal by Cardinal Joseph Zen, 94, and four others against their convictions for failing to register a now-defunct fund intended to help people arrested during the 2019 anti-government protests. The ruling upheld the convictions.
WHO:Hong Kong court; Cardinal Joseph Zen; four other defendants
WHAT:Court rejects appeal and upholds convictions over failure to register a now-defunct protester relief fund.
WHEN:Sep 3, 2026
WHERE:Hong Kong
WHY:The convictions were for failing to register a now-defunct fund meant to help people arrested during the 2019 anti-government protests.
