Mentally disabled Hong Kong waiter gets 28 months over subversive posts
- Posted on July 20, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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A 23-year-old waiter with mental disability in Hong Kong has been sentenced to 28 months imprisonment for publishing 118 subversive messages across social media platforms. The case raises significant concerns regarding freedom of expression, mental health considerations in criminal proceedings, and the application of Hong Kong's national security laws. The sentencing highlights ongoing tensions between public security measures and civil liberties protection for vulnerable populations.
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