Two of the leaders of Hong Kong's 2014 "Umbrella Movement" have been sentenced to 16 months in prison for their roles in organising the 79-day protest.
Benny Tai and Chan Kinman, both respected professors and democracy leaders, were earlier found guilty of conspiracy alongside seven other protest leaders.
Reverend Chu Yiu-ming, who was also found guilty of conspiracy, received a suspended sentence due to his long commitment to public service and human rights, including his role in helping Tiananmen Square activists escape China in 1989.
The trio originally proposed the protest movement in 2013 under the moniker "Occupy Central with Love and Peace" and are considered its founding architects.
Five other protest leaders were also sentenced on Wednesday, with two receiving eight-month prison terms on public nuisance charges.
Two of the group also received suspended sentences while student leader Tommy Cheung was sentenced to 200 hours of community service as he was only 20 at the time of the demonstration.
In his sentencing, Judge Johnny Chan said none of the leaders had showed regret for their role in leading the protests.
The packed and emotional public gallery applauded loudly, however, when Chan showed leniency due to age or previous public service.
The sentencing of legislator Tanya Chan, who was found guilty on public nuisance charges alongside the group, was delayed for six weeks as she must undergo surgery for a life-threatening medical condition.
The verdict concludes one of Hong Kong's most high profile trials in recent years and the last major trial over the Umbrella Movement.
The Umbrella Movement was held in September 2014 in response to Beijing's decision to not extend universal suffrage to Hong Kong, an autonomous Chinese city, in the election of its top leader.
What started as an occupation of Hong Kong's government district gained significant momentum in late September when police tear-gassed protesters.
Images of the protesters defending themselves with umbrellas became one of the most iconic moments for the former colony since its handover from Britain to China in 1997.
Protest leader Joshua Wong, who also stood trial for his role in leading the Umbrella Movement said on Twitter on Wednesday that "Hongkongers are in the endgame now."
Wong's tweet was a reference to Hong Kong's autonomy from China, extended until 2047, which many democracy activists say is already under threat from Beijing.
Australian Associated Press
