Hong kong protesters as young as 16-years-old face 10 years in jail for rioting charges
They mark the first rioting charges pressed during the eight weeks of protests that have rocked the semi-autonomous Chinese city, and those found guilty face up to ten years in jail. The youngest person charged is a 16-year-old girl.A total of 43 of the 44 people charged with rioting appeared on Wednesday at the Eastern Magistrates' Court, where the judge granted them bail.One did not present herself at court as ordered.
Coren: Protesters were peaceful, then riot police charged 03:22In total, 49 protesters were arrested in relation to Sunday's violence, including 32 men and 17 women, aged between 16 and 41. A 24-year-old man was charged with possession of offensive weapons, while two men were released on bail pending further investigation, and two were temporarily released. One of the defendants charged with rioting was given an additional charge of assaulting a police officer.
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