Democracy activist Howard Lam calls critics bullies, pigs after Hong Kong court throws out his mainland staple-torture story
- Democratic Party founding member out on bail pending an appeal, and source says he faces internal investigation after court proceedings
- In Facebook Live session, Lam stands by his claims of innocence and refutes court evidence
Democracy activist Howard Lam Tsz-kin accused internet users of bullying him and insisted on his innocence on Saturday, a day after a Hong Kong court ruled that he had lied about being kidnapped and tortured with staples by mainland agents.
While Lam, 42, is out on bail pending an appeal, two sources told the Post that the Democratic Party founding member could face an internal disciplinary investigation after all court proceedings were completed. He was given a five-month jail sentence.
Since Lam went public with his dramatic account in August 2017, questions have been raised over the party’s credibility. Lam held a press conference at the time, flanked by senior members Martin Lee Chu-ming and Albert Ho Chun-yan.
After he was charged with making a false police report, the Post was told that the party had received complaints from fellow members against Lam.
On Saturday the activist remained adamant, condemning online users through a Facebook Live session for mocking his appearance and hurling expletives at him, without full knowledge of the facts.
Calling his abusers “pigs”, Lam said during the streaming: “I have never experienced internet bullying to such a level.”
