Hong Kong High Court convicted pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and sedition under the national security law in December 2025, sentencing him to 20 years in prison on February 9, 2026—the longest term yet under the law—leaving him ineligible for parole until his late 90s despite his age (78) and health issues like diabetes. Lai opted against appealing in March 2026, solidifying the sentence amid concurrent overturn of a minor fraud conviction that changes little. Authorities recently pursued asset seizures and rejected press freedom defenses of his case, signaling no leniency. Trader consensus at 98% "No" reflects scant paths to release by June 30, barring an unlikely executive pardon, compassionate release, or diplomatic breakthrough.
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$120,607 Vol.
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30. Juni 2026
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$120,607 Vol.
$120,607 Vol.
30. Juni 2026
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Jimmy Lai is released from custody by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
If Lai is released but remains under house arrest, the market will still resolve to "Yes".
If Lai is released on parole, bond, or any other condition that results in them leaving state custody, the market will resolve to "Yes".
Transporting Lai to another location of custody (e.g., a different prison, court, or hospital within the correctional system) will not suffice to resolve this market to "Yes". Extradition of Lai to another country where he remains in custody will also not count.
Temporary outings from prison for purposes such as testifying in court, while still under the custody of correctional authorities, will not count as a release.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from relevant government authorities or corrections departments; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Hong Kong High Court convicted pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and sedition under the national security law in December 2025, sentencing him to 20 years in prison on February 9, 2026—the longest term yet under the law—leaving him ineligible for parole until his late 90s despite his age (78) and health issues like diabetes. Lai opted against appealing in March 2026, solidifying the sentence amid concurrent overturn of a minor fraud conviction that changes little. Authorities recently pursued asset seizures and rejected press freedom defenses of his case, signaling no leniency. Trader consensus at 98% "No" reflects scant paths to release by June 30, barring an unlikely executive pardon, compassionate release, or diplomatic breakthrough.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Jimmy Lai is released from custody by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
If Lai is released but remains under house arrest, the market will still resolve to "Yes".
If Lai is released on parole, bond, or any other condition that results in them leaving state custody, the market will resolve to "Yes".
Transporting Lai to another location of custody (e.g., a different prison, court, or hospital within the correctional system) will not suffice to resolve this market to "Yes". Extradition of Lai to another country where he remains in custody will also not count.
Temporary outings from prison for purposes such as testifying in court, while still under the custody of correctional authorities, will not count as a release.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from relevant government authorities or corrections departments; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Jimmy Lai is released from custody by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
If Lai is released but remains under house arrest, the market will still resolve to "Yes".
If Lai is released on parole, bond, or any other condition that results in them leaving state custody, the market will resolve to "Yes".
Transporting Lai to another location of custody (e.g., a different prison, court, or hospital within the correctional system) will not suffice to resolve this market to "Yes". Extradition of Lai to another country where he remains in custody will also not count.
Temporary outings from prison for purposes such as testifying in court, while still under the custody of correctional authorities, will not count as a release.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from relevant government authorities or corrections departments; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Markt eröffnet: Feb 12, 2026, 7:05 PM ET
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This market will resolve to "Yes" if Jimmy Lai is released from custody by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
If Lai is released but remains under house arrest, the market will still resolve to "Yes".
If Lai is released on parole, bond, or any other condition that results in them leaving state custody, the market will resolve to "Yes".
Transporting Lai to another location of custody (e.g., a different prison, court, or hospital within the correctional system) will not suffice to resolve this market to "Yes". Extradition of Lai to another country where he remains in custody will also not count.
Temporary outings from prison for purposes such as testifying in court, while still under the custody of correctional authorities, will not count as a release.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from relevant government authorities or corrections departments; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Hong Kong High Court convicted pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and sedition under the national security law in December 2025, sentencing him to 20 years in prison on February 9, 2026—the longest term yet under the law—leaving him ineligible for parole until his late 90s despite his age (78) and health issues like diabetes. Lai opted against appealing in March 2026, solidifying the sentence amid concurrent overturn of a minor fraud conviction that changes little. Authorities recently pursued asset seizures and rejected press freedom defenses of his case, signaling no leniency. Trader consensus at 98% "No" reflects scant paths to release by June 30, barring an unlikely executive pardon, compassionate release, or diplomatic breakthrough.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Jimmy Lai is released from custody by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
If Lai is released but remains under house arrest, the market will still resolve to "Yes".
If Lai is released on parole, bond, or any other condition that results in them leaving state custody, the market will resolve to "Yes".
Transporting Lai to another location of custody (e.g., a different prison, court, or hospital within the correctional system) will not suffice to resolve this market to "Yes". Extradition of Lai to another country where he remains in custody will also not count.
Temporary outings from prison for purposes such as testifying in court, while still under the custody of correctional authorities, will not count as a release.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from relevant government authorities or corrections departments; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Jimmy Lai is released from custody by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
If Lai is released but remains under house arrest, the market will still resolve to "Yes".
If Lai is released on parole, bond, or any other condition that results in them leaving state custody, the market will resolve to "Yes".
Transporting Lai to another location of custody (e.g., a different prison, court, or hospital within the correctional system) will not suffice to resolve this market to "Yes". Extradition of Lai to another country where he remains in custody will also not count.
Temporary outings from prison for purposes such as testifying in court, while still under the custody of correctional authorities, will not count as a release.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from relevant government authorities or corrections departments; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
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$120,607Enddatum
30. Juni 2026Markt eröffnet
Feb 12, 2026, 7:05 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...Hong Kong High Court convicted pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and sedition under the national security law in December 2025, sentencing him to 20 years in prison on February 9, 2026—the longest term yet under the law—leaving him ineligible for parole until his late 90s despite his age (78) and health issues like diabetes. Lai opted against appealing in March 2026, solidifying the sentence amid concurrent overturn of a minor fraud conviction that changes little. Authorities recently pursued asset seizures and rejected press freedom defenses of his case, signaling no leniency. Trader consensus at 98% "No" reflects scant paths to release by June 30, barring an unlikely executive pardon, compassionate release, or diplomatic breakthrough.
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