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The large drawing, which depicts Christ on the cross flanked by eight orange flowers, is on permanent display by the St. Michael the Archangel Chapel in Catholic University’s Busch School of Business. It was created by Lai in prison.
Jonathan Price, a member of Lai’s legal team with Doughty Street Chambers in London, said on Tuesday morning that ‘the pathetically flimsy nature of these charges is becoming plain for all to see.’
COMMENTARY: The imprisoned media magnate’s story is one of bravery, hope and, above all else, faith.
Lai’s trial began this week and he could face life in prison if convicted.
The self-made media mogul has already been detained for more than 1,000 days and faces the possibility of life in prison if he is found guilty.
His imprisonment has drawn sharp rebukes and calls for clemency from supporters including Catholic bishops.
Lai was arrested in December 2020 and was sentenced in April 2021 to 20 months in jail.
The law’s harsh penalties include life in prison for what the government deems sedition or terrorism, including acts such as damaging public transport facilities.
Sebastien Lai has not seen his father in three years and worries for his health as his dad suffers from diabetes and was diagnosed with high blood pressure in 2021 while in prison.
Benedict Rogers, co-founder and executive chair of Hong Kong Watch, who is featured in the film, said that Lai’s story is one that should be known everywhere.
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