HK media mogul Jimmy Lai to remain in custody
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Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai gets bail. Image Source: IANS News
Hong Kong, Feb 9 : Hong Kongs top court on Tuesday ordered media tycoon Jimmy Lai to remain in custody before his trial on charges of fraud and colluding with foreign forces.
As the Court of Final Appeal lacks jurisdiction to handle Lai's application, Chief Justice Andrew Cheung said that the tycoon, who has spent a total of 59 days in jail till date, may apply for bail once again at the High Court, the South China Morning Post newspaper reported.