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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
James C. Reynolds

Son of Jimmy Lai fears he’ll never see father again after media tycoon’s 20-year sentence

The son of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai said his father had been effectively issued a death sentence as he was sentenced to a further 20 years in prison on Monday.

Sebastien Lai said the verdict was expected but “still devastating” and left him doubtful as to whether he would ever see his ailing father again.

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