Twelve sentenced to jail for storming Hong Kong legislature in 2019

Twelve individuals have been sentenced to jail terms ranging from over four years to nearly seven years for storming Hong Kong's legislature during the 2019 pro-democracy protests. The incident occurred on July 1, 2019, when a large group of protesters breached the building, smashing windows and defacing government emblems in response to public anger over a proposed extradition bill that would allow for the transfer of individuals to mainland China for trial. The most notable sentences include Gregory Wong, who was sentenced to six years and two months in prison. This incident marked the most violent episode during the initial stage of the protests, which ultimately led to Beijing imposing a sweeping national security law to suppress dissent.