Former pro-democracy lawmaker sentenced to 12 1/2 years in Macao's first national security case

Macao pro-democracy former lawmaker Au Kam San was sentenced to 12 1/2 years in prison Friday in the Chinese casino hub's first national security case following a closed-door trial that raised concerns about fairness.
Former pro-democracy lawmaker sentenced to 12 1/2 years in Macao's first national security case

Au Kam San, a former pro-democracy lawmaker in Macao, received a sentence of 12 1/2 years in prison on Friday. This verdict stems from Macao’s inaugural national security case. The trial was conducted behind closed doors, which has led to concerns regarding its fairness.

  • Au Kam San, a former pro-democracy lawmaker in Macao, was sentenced to 12 1/2 years in prison.
  • This is the first national security case in the Chinese casino hub of Macao.
  • The trial was held behind closed doors, raising concerns about fairness.
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