HK Happenings #3: Eric the Artist Arrested Again

HK Happenings, a column featuring snippets of Umbrella Movement news and quirky developments in Hong Kong.
HK Happenings #3: Eric the Artist Arrested Again
Eric the Shirtless Artist in Admiralty, Dec. 1. (Anthony Kwan/Getty Images)
1/3/2015
Updated:
6/26/2015

In a Facebook post, the teen thanked the “brothers and sisters” who stood by her, saying that she is “touched and no longer feel(s) lonely.”

On the advice of lawyer and political activist Martin Lee, the girl says she won’t accept interviews from reporters until her court hearing on Jan. 19. The girl adds that she and her family need some space.

“Chalk flower girl” seeks understanding from her supporters, thanks them for their encouragement, and says that she will study hard and not let anyone down.

Larry Ong is a New York-based journalist with Epoch Times. He writes about China and Hong Kong. He is also a graduate of the National University of Singapore, where he read history.
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