US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he would like to see Jimmy Lai, the Hong Kong's jailed media tycoon released, according to Reuters .

Lai was arrested in August, 2020.

Judges concluded hearing evidence and legal arguments from both sides in August this year, marking a key stage in the extensive trial that began in December 2023. According to AFP , Judge Esther Toh stated, "We will inform the parties in good time" regarding when the verdict will be announced."

The defence stated that Lai had been going through heart "palpitations" and had an incident where he felt as if he were "collapsing". After being prescribed medication and fitted with a heart rate monitor, the tycoon continued attending hearings without showing visible discomfort.

He has pleaded not guilty to two cou

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