The HKU associate professor was arrested in 2018 and has been on trial, charged with his wife’s murder. Photo: Handout The HKU associate professor was arrested in 2018 and has been on trial, charged with his wife’s murder. Photo: Handout
The HKU associate professor was arrested in 2018 and has been on trial, charged with his wife’s murder. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong /  Law and Crime

Manslaughter is ‘one true verdict’ for Hong Kong professor accused of murder, defence says as High Court trial draws to a close

  • Prosecution accuses HKU professor of cold-blooded murder over money dispute as High Court hears closing arguments
  • Cheung Kie-chung offers defence of provocation and diminished responsibility based on depression

Topic |   Hong Kong courts
Jasmine Siu
Jasmine Siu

Updated: 8:18pm, 24 Nov, 2020

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The HKU associate professor was arrested in 2018 and has been on trial, charged with his wife’s murder. Photo: Handout The HKU associate professor was arrested in 2018 and has been on trial, charged with his wife’s murder. Photo: Handout
The HKU associate professor was arrested in 2018 and has been on trial, charged with his wife’s murder. Photo: Handout
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