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Former Apple Daily Editor Appeals 10-Year Sentence

3/4/2026

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  • Fung Wai-kong, a former editor of Apple Daily, appealed his 10-year prison sentence for national security offenses on March 2, 2026.
  • His appeal follows the sentencing of his former boss, Jimmy Lai, to 20 years for similar charges.
  • Fung was convicted alongside six senior executives and two activists for conspiracy to collude with foreign forces after an 18-month trial.
  • He and two other editors did not testify against Lai, and a hearing date for the appeal is pending.