Hong Kong courts sentenced pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison on February 9, 2026, for national security offenses including collusion with foreign forces, solidifying trader consensus at 95.6% against his release by June 30 amid his decision not to appeal the conviction announced March 6. This landmark ruling under the National Security Law, following a 156-day trial, leaves no active legal challenges, while authorities' April 2 application to seize his offense-related assets signals continued enforcement. At age 78 and after over 1,800 days in solitary confinement, health deterioration could prompt medical parole, though no such moves are evident; rare diplomatic interventions or executive clemency remain slim upset possibilities before the deadline.
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$61,683 Vol.
$61,683 Vol.
30 jun 2026
Sim
$61,683 Vol.
$61,683 Vol.
30 jun 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 courts sentenced pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison on February 9, 2026, for national security offenses including collusion with foreign forces, solidifying trader consensus at 95.6% against his release by June 30 amid his decision not to appeal the conviction announced March 6. This landmark ruling under the National Security Law, following a 156-day trial, leaves no active legal challenges, while authorities' April 2 application to seize his offense-related assets signals continued enforcement. At age 78 and after over 1,800 days in solitary confinement, health deterioration could prompt medical parole, though no such moves are evident; rare diplomatic interventions or executive clemency remain slim upset possibilities before the deadline.
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.
Mercado Aberto: Feb 12, 2026, 7:05 PM ET
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30 jun 2026Mercado Aberto
Feb 12, 2026, 7:05 PM ETResolver
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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 courts sentenced pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison on February 9, 2026, for national security offenses including collusion with foreign forces, solidifying trader consensus at 95.6% against his release by June 30 amid his decision not to appeal the conviction announced March 6. This landmark ruling under the National Security Law, following a 156-day trial, leaves no active legal challenges, while authorities' April 2 application to seize his offense-related assets signals continued enforcement. At age 78 and after over 1,800 days in solitary confinement, health deterioration could prompt medical parole, though no such moves are evident; rare diplomatic interventions or executive clemency remain slim upset possibilities before the deadline.
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.
Volume
$61,683Data de Término
30 jun 2026Mercado Aberto
Feb 12, 2026, 7:05 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...Hong Kong courts sentenced pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison on February 9, 2026, for national security offenses including collusion with foreign forces, solidifying trader consensus at 95.6% against his release by June 30 amid his decision not to appeal the conviction announced March 6. This landmark ruling under the National Security Law, following a 156-day trial, leaves no active legal challenges, while authorities' April 2 application to seize his offense-related assets signals continued enforcement. At age 78 and after over 1,800 days in solitary confinement, health deterioration could prompt medical parole, though no such moves are evident; rare diplomatic interventions or executive clemency remain slim upset possibilities before the deadline.
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