The children of Jimmy Lai, a 78-year-old pro-democracy media mogul imprisoned in Hong Kong, are urging former President Donald Trump to advocate for his release during a potential April visit to Beijing. Lai's son and daughter made the plea on Monday, following their father's sentencing to 20 years in prison under a national security law.
According to Fortune, Sebastien Lai stated that the family believes Trump's involvement could be "crucial" in securing his father's freedom. The family is hoping for humanitarian intervention. The court's decision has effectively silenced dissent in the city.
In other news, the ties between disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein and Israel are coming under scrutiny. Al Jazeera reported that the release of millions of documents suggests links to Israeli intelligence and funding for the Israeli military and settler projects. The exact nature of these connections is still being investigated.
Meanwhile, in Libya, the death of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi continues to be a subject of discussion. Al Jazeera published an article discussing the circumstances surrounding his death, which occurred after he was shot 19 times inside his compound in Zintan. The article, written by Anas El Gomati, the Founder and Director General of the Sadeq Institute, explores the events leading up to his death.
In France, prosecutors are grappling with a murder case involving identical twins. Sky News reported that DNA found on the murder weapon matches both Samuel and Jeremy Y, making it impossible to determine who fired the fatal shot. The brothers, both 33, are suspected of involvement in a double gang murder in September 2020 and several attempted murders the following month.
Finally, the tech world is abuzz with the potential release of the Trump Phone. The Verge reported that the device, technically called the Trump Mobile T1 Phone 8002, has been the subject of much speculation since its debut. David Pierce, editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host, noted that the Trump Mobile team has been changing the phone's specs and making vague promises about the device.
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