Ex-Convicts, Charged with Subversion, On the Outside: 4 Releasees from Hong Kong's 47 Case
Out: 47 activists walk out of prison after spending four years and two months behind bars.
After receiving police escorts, Gary Fan Kwok-wai, 58, Kwok Ka-ki, 63, Jeremy Tam Man-ho, 49, and Claudia Mo Man-ching, 68, returned to their homes, with Fan expressing his longing to be reunited with his family.
"Homebound now to be with the loved ones. Appreciate the support from the people of Hong Kong and media," Fan expressed upon departure.
Mo's family confirmed her return home as well.
A source revealed that the rest were also released in the morning.
Reliable sources hinted that the four—sentenced last November and in custody since March 2021—would keep a low profile and decline media interviews upon release.
These individuals were among 47 pro-democracy figures charged under Hong Kong’s national security law for allegedly attempting to "subvert state power" by organizing an unofficial legislative primary election[1][2].
As their post-release plans unfold, sources suggest they will maintain a low-key approach and avoid media interactions[1]. Additionally, similar national security cases often involve post-jail monitoring and restrictions on political activities.
This case marks the first releases in Hong Kong’s largest national security trial, with more defendants expected to complete their sentences later[2].
- Claudia Mo Man-ching, one of the 47 pro-democracy figures, has returned home after being released from prison, just like Gary Fan Kwok-wai, Kwok Ka-ki, and Jeremy Tam Man-ho.
- Despite their release, the four individuals have reportedly decided to keep a low profile and decline media interviews, citing a desire for a low-key approach.
- As for their post-release plans, sources suggest that they will also avoid political activities due to potential post-jail monitoring and restrictions as part of their national security cases.
- This case, involving the release of these individuals, marks the beginning of the releases in Hong Kong's largest national security trial, with more defendants expected to complete their sentences later.
