Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison for colluding with foreign forces under the city's national security law, while Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer questions about Jeffrey Epstein in a congressional hearing, and the legacy of Ronald Reagan was honored on his 115th birthday. Additionally, Ghanaian highlife pioneer Ebo Taylor passed away at the age of 90, and survivors of Epstein are calling for the full release of files related to the late sex offender.
Jimmy Lai, a prominent pro-democracy figure and British citizen, received the harshest punishment yet under the controversial national security law imposed by China after widespread protests in 2019. According to BBC World, the 78-year-old's family has expressed concerns about his health. Hong Kong's leader expressed satisfaction with the sentencing.
In Washington, D.C., Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein, invoked her right to remain silent during a closed-door deposition with the US House Oversight Committee. Republican House Oversight Committee chairman James Comer stated that Maxwell "pleaded the Fifth Amendment," expressing disappointment with her refusal to answer questions about the crimes she and Epstein committed, according to BBC World.
Meanwhile, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, hundreds gathered to commemorate the late president's 115th birthday. His granddaughter, Ashley Reagan, spoke with Fox News Digital, emphasizing the importance of preserving his legacy, especially after the recent passing of his son Michael. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy also reflected on Reagan's impact.
In other news, Ghanaian musician Ebo Taylor, a key figure in the highlife genre, died at the age of 90. His son, Kweku Taylor, announced the news, calling his father "a colossus of African music," according to The Guardian. Taylor's death occurred a day after the launch of an Ebo Taylor music festival and exactly a month after his 90th birthday.
Furthermore, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein have called for the full release of files related to him. In a 40-second video released by the World Without Exploitation group, survivors held up photographs of their younger selves and stated, "we all deserve the truth." The US Department of Justice was required to make all files public in December, but only some have been released, many with redactions, according to BBC World.
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