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Brian Wong
Senior Reporter, Hong Kong
Ng Wai-fung jailed after ‘pursuing justice’ for a 16-year-old girl by demanding money from a suspect he thought prosecutors had wrongly freed.
The 48-year-old claimed he believed the tenancy deal was a non-binding memorandum, which the court rejected as ‘incredible’.
Ami Chan Hui-ching, charged with possessing laser pointers and spray paint for illegal use in anti-government protests, released on HK$10,000 bail.
Eastern Court also suspends Chan, 45, from driving for a month.
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Lam Man-chung becomes the second defendant in high-profile national security case to seek reduced sentence for collusion offences.
Secretary for the civil service was entitled to sack 27-year veteran Toffee Tam and strip her of all retirement benefits, Court of Appeal says.
Legal source confirms 78-year-old Apple Daily founder will not file application to Court of Appeal before standard 28-day deadline.
High Court judge notes public importance and press implications, but rules the government’s handling of data requests not unlawful or unreasonable.
Residents living on Nam Kok Road and Nga Tsin Long Road failed to hand over flats by October 17 and ignored second deadline on January 22.
Tang Lung-fai, 56, admits causing girlfriend’s death in 2022 scuffle but denies he intended to murder her.
Chim, 79, was convicted in 2024 for conspiring with his son and others to defraud a listed company and the city’s stock exchange.
Rule changes render environmental study moot, lawyer says as authorities appeal court ruling rejecting report’s approval.
Man has been under mental healthcare since 2015 for schizophrenia symptoms, including hallucinations and delusions, court told.
Jury cleared Wong Koon-ming of murder but convicted him of manslaughter following dispute over HK$800 payment in Tin Shui Wai in 2022.
Appellate court also upholds acquittal of barrister Lawrence Lau in the subversion case.
Judge says Walter Tse and Anthony Suen’s prior behaviour raised concerns about their candidacy for institution’s advisory body.
Raymond Lam & Associates says the 66 files contain confidential letters and medical documents belonging to at least 61 clients.
Judge rules in government’s favour after charity failed to repay HK$61 million to public fund in the wake of a fraud scandal in 2024.
Chairman accuses actress of spreading malicious rumours about their supposed relationship for personal fame.
Shum Lok-man, who embezzled the money from Eddid Securities and Futures, gambled away 99 per cent of the proceeds.
Kwok Yin-sang tried to deal with financial assets of US-based Anna Kwok, despite knowing daughter is wanted activist with HK$1 million bounty.
Court considers defendant’s psychological health and accepts Social Welfare Department’s recommendation to place him on probation for one year.
Beijing hails punishment as a ‘powerful declaration’ against those who dare challenge the city’s national security law.
High Court judges to hand down penalties on 78-year-old defendant at 10am, according to judiciary website.
Defence lawyer says Hong Kong group aimed to promote democracy and greater political freedom, not oppose or topple Communist Party leadership.
Huang Xinyi paid someone else to take test on her behalf in Cambodia and submitted results to Hong Kong’s Lingnan University so she could graduate.
Franklin Lo doctored Coca-Cola Plus and 7-Up drinks and placed them in supermarkets.
Case does not involve adjudication of sensitive political topics, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Ned Lai says.
Albert Ho admits pushing for end to mainland China’s one-party rule, while Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung to be tried for national security crimes.
