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SHAMEFUL: Fans With ‘Free Hong Kong’ Sign Kicked Out Of NBA Game

Amanda Prestigiacomo
SHAMEFUL: Fans With ‘Free Hong Kong’ Sign Kicked Out Of NBA Game
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On Tuesday night, a husband and wife holding “Free Hong Kong” signs at a preseason NBA game in Philadelphia were kicked out of the stadium.

The man, identified as Sam Wachs, and his wife had their pro-Hong Kong signs confiscated by NBA employees and were escorted out of the Wells Fargo Center arena after Mr. Wachs shouted “Free Hong Kong,” a statement in support of the ongoing pro-democracy demonstrations.

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