Jimmy Lai's Son Calls Guilty Verdict 'Vindictive and Cruel' Amid Health Decline

Verdict and Personal Impact

• 💡 The guilty verdict for Jimmy Lai was anticipated, yet it still deeply hurts, despite a lingering hope in the Hong Kong legal system.
• 🎯 The prosecution's evidence was not incriminating, suggesting the Hong Kong government's actions are vindictive and cruel.

Health Deterioration in Prison

• 🏥 Jimmy Lai, 72, has experienced a massive deterioration in his health since his imprisonment.
• ⚠️ Reports indicate significant weight loss (10 kilos this year), nail loss, rotting teeth, and muscle infections.
• 🌡️ His conditions include solitary confinement in a small cell with a blocked window and no air conditioning, in Hong Kong's high temperatures (30-40°C).

Father's Conviction and Family Support

• 💬 Despite the heartbreaking situation, his son affirms that supporting his father and his actions is the right thing to do.