Esther Toh
Esther Toh is a judge involved in high-profile national security trials in Hong Kong. She recently admonished Jimmy Lai during his trial for making political comments, emphasizing the need for adherence to courtroom decorum and focusing on the legal proceedings rather than political discourse.
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Judge Esther Toh stated that 18 years of Jimmy Lai's sentence must be served consecutively to a previous fraud sentence.
UE condena sentença de 20 anos de prisão para empresário Jimmy Lai
Cabo Verde· 2026-02-09
Judge Esther Toh stated that there is no doubt Lai harbored resentment and hatred of China.
Hong Kong court finds tycoon Jimmy Lai guilty in landmark security trial
Guyana· 2025-12-16
Esther Toh is the presiding judge who announced the verdict against Jimmy Lai.
Jimmy Lai schuldig nach nationalem Sicherheitsgesetz
Switzerland· 2025-12-15
Judge Esther Toh said there is no doubt that Jimmy Lai harboured hatred for the People's Republic of China.
Hong Kong tycoon found guilty in high-profile national security case
United Kingdom· 2025-12-15
Judge Esther Toh stated that the evidence showed Lai had consistently invited the United States to help destabilize the Chinese authorities.
Ex-magnata pró-democracia de Hong Kong culpado de violar lei da segurançaCabo Verde· 2025-12-15
Judge Esther Toh stated that there is no doubt Lai harbored resentment and hatred of China for many of his adult years.
HK court finds Jimmy Lai guilty in landmark security trial
Taiwan· 2025-12-15Lead judge Esther Toh summarized the verdict against Jimmy Lai.
Media mogul Jimmy Lai found guilty in Hong Kong court
Canada· 2025-12-15
Esther Toh is one of the judges overseeing Jimmy Lai's national security trial.
Jimmy Lai verdict to come ‘in good time’: HK judgeTaiwan· 2025-08-28
Justice Esther Toh pointed to recent arrests of pro-Palestinian protesters to dismiss Mr. Pang's assertion that Mr. Lai's criticisms of China were legally protected speech.
In closing arguments, Jimmy Lai’s lawyers argue national security case has no legal, factual basisCanada· 2025-08-28Esther Toh is one of the judges overseeing Jimmy Lai's national security trial.
Supporting freedom of expression is not wrong, Jimmy Lai’s lawyer tells court | Jimmy LaiUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-20
Judge Esther Toh read out a memo confirming that Lai was physically and mentally fit for court.
Hong Kong court hears the closing arguments in tycoon Jimmy Lai’s trialTaiwan· 2025-08-18Judge Esther Toh admonished Jimmy Lai for making political comments during his trial.
Combative Jimmy Lai trial won’t see verdict until at least OctoberCanada· 2025-02-25
