7 leaders of Hong Kong democracy movement convicted as China clamps down Updated: 3 hours ago Published 3 hours ago Pro-democracy activist Lee Cheuk-yan, center, holds placards as he arrives at a court in Hong Kong Thursday, April 1, 2021. Seven pro-democracy advocates, including media tycoon Jimmy Lai and veteran of the city's democracy movement Martin Lee, were convicted for organizing and participating in an illegal assembly during massive anti-government protests in 2019. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu) Share on Facebook Print article HONG KONG — Seven of Hong Kong’s leading pro-democracy advocates, including a media tycoon and an 82-year-old veteran of the movement, were convicted Thursday for organizing and participating in a march during massive anti-government protests in 2019 that triggered a crackdown on dissent.