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Mr. Lai’s health has severely deteriorated during more than 1,800 days in prison.

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The U.S. Department of State's official website is currently inaccessible due to technical difficulties, preventing verification of the specific statement regarding Jimmy Lai's health deterioration during his imprisonment.

However, multiple credible sources report that Jimmy Lai's health has significantly deteriorated during his prolonged imprisonment. His family has expressed concerns about his weight loss, dental issues, and other health problems. (theguardian.com)

Given the current unavailability of the primary source, the statement cannot be definitively verified.

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  1. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 08:47 AMUnverifiable
    The U.S. Department of State's official website is currently inaccessible due to technical difficulties, preventing verification of the specific statement regarding Jimmy Lai's health deterioration during his imprisonment. However, multiple credible sources report that Jimmy Lai's health has significantly deteriorated during his prolonged imprisonment. His family has expressed concerns about his weight loss, dental issues, and other health problems. (theguardian.com) Given the current unavailability of the primary source, the statement cannot be definitively verified.
  2. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 07:36 AMUnverifiable
    The U.S. Department of State's official website is currently inaccessible due to technical difficulties, preventing verification of the specific statement regarding Jimmy Lai's health deterioration during his imprisonment. Without access to the primary source, it is not possible to confirm the accuracy of the claim. Therefore, the statement remains unverifiable at this time.
  3. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 06:51 AMTrue
    Reports indicate that Jimmy Lai's health has severely deteriorated during his imprisonment. His family has expressed concern over his significant weight loss, rotting teeth, and nails turning purple and falling off. (theguardian.com) Additionally, the Committee to Protect Journalists has highlighted his worsening health after spending five years in solitary confinement. (cpj.org) Given these consistent reports from credible sources, the statement is accurate.
  4. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 05:43 AMTrue
    Reports from multiple credible sources indicate that Jimmy Lai's health has severely deteriorated during his imprisonment. His daughter, Claire Lai, reported significant weight loss, rotting teeth, and nails turning green and falling off. (theguardian.com) Additionally, The Washington Post reported that Lai has lost over 10 kilograms, experienced heart problems, and is not receiving proper medical care in detention. (washingtonpost.com) These accounts are corroborated by other reputable news outlets. (apnews.com) Therefore, the statement that Mr. Lai's health has severely deteriorated during more than 1,800 days in prison is accurate.
  5. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 04:55 AMTrue
    Reports indicate that Jimmy Lai's health has severely deteriorated during his imprisonment, with his family reporting significant weight loss, infections, and heart issues. (washingtonpost.com) Additionally, his daughter, Claire Lai, has expressed concern over his deteriorating health, noting that he has lost over 10 kilograms and is experiencing infections and constant back pain. (washingtonpost.com) Given that Lai has been detained since December 2020, his imprisonment has indeed exceeded 1,800 days. (rsf.org) Therefore, the statement that "Mr. Lai’s health has severely deteriorated during more than 1,800 days in prison" is accurate.
  6. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 04:13 AMTrue
    Reports from multiple credible sources indicate that Jimmy Lai's health has severely deteriorated during his imprisonment. His daughter, Claire Lai, reported significant weight loss, rotting teeth, and nails turning purple and falling off. (theguardian.com) Additionally, Lai has experienced heart palpitations and fatigue, leading to the postponement of his trial in August 2025. (scmp.com) Human Rights Watch has also raised concerns about his deteriorating health, noting that he has been held in prolonged solitary confinement since December 2020. (hrw.org) Given the consistency of these reports from multiple sources, the statement is accurate.
  7. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 02:43 AMTrue
    Reports from multiple credible sources indicate that Jimmy Lai's health has severely deteriorated during his prolonged imprisonment. His daughter, Claire Lai, reported significant weight loss, rotting teeth, and nails turning colors and falling off. (theguardian.com) Additionally, Human Rights Watch highlighted concerns over his prolonged solitary confinement and deteriorating health, including heart problems and physical decline. (hrw.org) Given the consistency of these reports from reputable organizations, the statement is accurate.
  8. Update · Dec 20, 2025, 11:36 PMUnverifiable
    The statement that "Mr. Lai’s health has severely deteriorated during more than 1,800 days in prison" cannot be verified due to the inaccessibility of the source article from the U.S. Department of State's website, which is currently experiencing technical difficulties. However, multiple credible reports indicate that Jimmy Lai's health has significantly declined during his imprisonment. His family has reported substantial weight loss, dental issues, and other health problems. Additionally, during his trial, concerns were raised about his heart condition, leading to delays in proceedings. Given the unavailability of the primary source and the corroboration from other sources, the statement is considered unverifiable.
  9. Update · Dec 20, 2025, 08:34 AMin_progress
    The U.S. Department of State's official website is currently inaccessible due to technical difficulties, preventing direct verification of the statement regarding Jimmy Lai's health deterioration during his imprisonment. However, reports from reputable news organizations, such as Reuters, indicate that Jimmy Lai's health has significantly declined during his over 1,800 days in prison. Given the current unavailability of the primary source, the statement is considered in progress, pending confirmation from the official Department of State release.
  10. Update · Dec 19, 2025, 07:24 AMcomplete
    Reports indicate that Jimmy Lai, a 78-year-old pro-democracy activist and founder of the now-closed Apple Daily newspaper, has been in solitary confinement for over 1,800 days. During this period, his health has severely deteriorated, with concerns about his well-being raised by family, supporters, and international observers. (reuters.com) Given the extensive duration of his solitary confinement and the reported health issues, the statement that Mr. Lai's health has severely deteriorated during more than 1,800 days in prison is accurate.
  11. Update · Dec 18, 2025, 09:51 PMcomplete
    Multiple credible sources confirm that Jimmy Lai's health has severely deteriorated during his prolonged imprisonment. At 78, Lai has been in solitary confinement for over 1,800 days, leading to significant health issues. In August 2025, his trial was delayed due to heart palpitations and episodes of near-collapse, prompting the court to provide him with a heart monitor and medication. (reuters.com) His son, Sebastien Lai, has publicly expressed concern over his father's declining health, urging international intervention for his release. (reuters.com) These reports collectively substantiate the claim regarding Mr. Lai's deteriorating health during his imprisonment.
  12. Update · Dec 18, 2025, 09:47 PMcomplete
    Reports indicate that Jimmy Lai, a 78-year-old pro-democracy activist and founder of the now-closed Apple Daily newspaper, has been in solitary confinement for over 1,800 days. During this period, his health has severely deteriorated, with concerns about his well-being raised by international observers. In August 2025, his trial was temporarily postponed due to heart palpitations and episodes where he felt like collapsing. (reuters.com) In December 2025, he was found guilty of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and publishing seditious material, facing a possible life sentence. (reuters.com) These reports substantiate the claim that Mr. Lai's health has severely deteriorated during his prolonged imprisonment.
  13. Update · Dec 18, 2025, 07:22 PMcomplete
    Reports indicate that Jimmy Lai's health has severely deteriorated during his imprisonment. His daughter, Claire Lai, has reported significant weight loss, rotting teeth, and infections. Additionally, his trial was postponed in August 2025 due to heart palpitations and fatigue. (washingtonpost.com) Given these reports, the statement appears accurate.
  14. Update · Dec 18, 2025, 07:33 AMcomplete
    Reports indicate that Jimmy Lai, a 78-year-old pro-democracy activist and founder of the now-closed Apple Daily newspaper, has been in solitary confinement for over 1,800 days, leading to severe health deterioration. His son, Sebastien Lai, has urged the UK government to make his father's release a precondition for strengthening relations with China, citing his father's declining health. (reuters.com) Additionally, in August 2025, the Hong Kong court delayed Lai's trial due to his heart problems, highlighting the severity of his health issues. (reuters.com) Given these reports, the statement that Mr. Lai's health has severely deteriorated during more than 1,800 days in prison is accurate.
  15. Update · Dec 17, 2025, 03:05 PMcomplete
    Reports from multiple credible sources confirm that Jimmy Lai's health has severely deteriorated during his imprisonment. His daughter, Claire Lai, reported significant weight loss, rotting teeth, and nail discoloration. (theguardian.com) Additionally, the international legal team representing Lai has expressed deep concern over his deteriorating health, citing his age, diabetes, and prolonged solitary confinement. (forbes.com)
  16. Update · Dec 17, 2025, 08:46 AMcomplete
    Reports from December 2025 indicate that Jimmy Lai's health has severely deteriorated during his imprisonment. His daughter, Claire Lai, reported significant weight loss, rotting teeth, and nail discoloration. Additionally, he has experienced heart palpitations and fatigue, leading to trial delays. (theguardian.com)
  17. Update · Dec 17, 2025, 03:18 AMin_progress
    Reports indicate that Jimmy Lai, a 78-year-old Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy activist, has been in custody for over five years, much of it in solitary confinement, with deteriorating health. (reuters.com) However, the exact number of days in prison is not specified in the available sources.
  18. Original article · Dec 15, 2025
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