Update | Media firms face court order threat over Lew Mon-hung story

The anti-graft agency is seeking a High Court order for two media outlets to hand over records of interviews with Lew Mon-hung, a one-time supporter of Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying.

The Journalists Association slammed the request for journalistic materials from radio station Hong Kong Commercial Broadcasting and magazine publisher iSun Affairs, calling it a threat to press freedom.

Lew, a staunch supporter in Leung's election campaign, accused Leung, in an iSun interview published on January 24, of lying over his handling of illegal structures at homes on The Peak and of considering pan-democrats "enemies".

He also said Leung broke his promise to appoint him to the Executive Council or recommend him for membership of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Standing Committee, as a reward for his support during the election.

According to court filings, the commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption wants iSun to produce "notes, records and/or recording" linked to Lew's interview.

It also asks for "the original and unedited sound recordings" of telephone interviews with Lew aired on the radio show, On a Clear Day, on January 24 and 25.

Both media outlets said they had received ICAC requests for the materials, but did not comply because of journalistic ethics and customary practice.