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- Christina Leung was giving testimony at Eastern Court, where opposition lawmaker’s trial opened on Monday morning
- Hui, 36, pleaded not guilty to charges of common assault, obstructing a public officer in the performance of a public duty, and obtaining access to a computer with a view to dishonest gain for oneself or another
Tik Ching-tak, 52, struck the dog 10 times in an attack that lasted a minute in December last year.
Tik Ching-tak, 52, struck the dog 10 times in an attack that lasted a minute in December last year.
School failed to pay two months’ rent for a shop at Austin Tower in Tsim Sha Tsui, property agent claims in writ. But school statement dismisses any concerns, saying monetary dispute stems from a misunderstanding between the agent and landlord.
School failed to pay two months’ rent for a shop at Austin Tower in Tsim Sha Tsui, property agent claims in writ. But school statement dismisses any concerns, saying monetary dispute stems from a misunderstanding between the agent and landlord.
Leung, a former spokesman of political group Hong Kong Indigenous, already jailed over the same unrest, which shook major shopping district of city in February 2016.
Leung, a former spokesman of political group Hong Kong Indigenous, already jailed over the same unrest, which shook major shopping district of city in February 2016.
Don’t be surprised that Hongkongers aren’t in a hurry to reach an agreement with the mainland, where the rights of the detained are far less secure
Don’t be surprised that Hongkongers aren’t in a hurry to reach an agreement with the mainland, where the rights of the detained are far less secure
Wong Yiu-long, 44, was driving a 28-year-old woman in the small hours last September when police stopped him for a breathalyser test and found a mobile phone in his glovebox showing a live-stream video of his sleeping passenger.
Wong Yiu-long, 44, was driving a 28-year-old woman in the small hours last September when police stopped him for a breathalyser test and found a mobile phone in his glovebox showing a live-stream video of his sleeping passenger.
Trial has featured months of video footage and testimony from law enforcement officers and Edward Leung. The jury will reconvene on Thursday.
Trial has featured months of video footage and testimony from law enforcement officers and Edward Leung. The jury will reconvene on Thursday.
Geoffrey Chan, 66, was jailed for 15 months last August after a 21-year-old woman accused him of touching sensitive body parts.
Geoffrey Chan, 66, was jailed for 15 months last August after a 21-year-old woman accused him of touching sensitive body parts.
Cheng Shuk-ying said in a writ she had followed a company employee’s instructions to pay fines, hire security guards and settle taxes imposed by Hong Kong customs to facilitate the delivery.
Cheng Shuk-ying said in a writ she had followed a company employee’s instructions to pay fines, hire security guards and settle taxes imposed by Hong Kong customs to facilitate the delivery.
A 44-year-old woman accuses Cheung Kin-wah, 57, of sexually assaulting her at school and camp more than 30 years ago.
A 44-year-old woman accuses Cheung Kin-wah, 57, of sexually assaulting her at school and camp more than 30 years ago.
The trial of a Hong Kong woman who has gained citywide notoriety for her family name and past brushes with the law was adjourned on Monday afternoon.
The trial of a Hong Kong woman who has gained citywide notoriety for her family name and past brushes with the law was adjourned on Monday afternoon.
The 42-year-old founding member of the Democratic Party claimed he was abducted on August 10, 2017.
The 42-year-old founding member of the Democratic Party claimed he was abducted on August 10, 2017.
The 42-year-old was supposed to report to police regarding her latest arrest in January, but she never showed up.
The 42-year-old was supposed to report to police regarding her latest arrest in January, but she never showed up.
In a writ filed to the District Court, Eleanor Marie Coleman accused her former supervisor at Bank J. Safra Sarasin of making distressing comments about her pregnancy and family life.
In a writ filed to the District Court, Eleanor Marie Coleman accused her former supervisor at Bank J. Safra Sarasin of making distressing comments about her pregnancy and family life.
Retired teacher Lam Tin-po, 71, indecently assaulted the 15-year-old and had unlawful sex with her while she visited his flat for free lessons.
Retired teacher Lam Tin-po, 71, indecently assaulted the 15-year-old and had unlawful sex with her while she visited his flat for free lessons.
Customs officer intercepted Eirini Melissaropoulou at airport and found 2.52kg of a cocaine mixture hidden in her backpack but she said a friend had given her the bag.
Customs officer intercepted Eirini Melissaropoulou at airport and found 2.52kg of a cocaine mixture hidden in her backpack but she said a friend had given her the bag.
Hong Kong pro-independence activist Edward Leung is among four people charged with rioting on Lunar New Year’s Eve in February 2016.
Hong Kong pro-independence activist Edward Leung is among four people charged with rioting on Lunar New Year’s Eve in February 2016.
Lan Kwai Fong Group chairman dismisses the allegations, calling the claim frivolous and without basis.
Lan Kwai Fong Group chairman dismisses the allegations, calling the claim frivolous and without basis.
In all, the Department of Justice spent HK$300 million on ‘briefing out’ cases in the 2017-18 financial year.
In all, the Department of Justice spent HK$300 million on ‘briefing out’ cases in the 2017-18 financial year.
Pupil at prestigious international school accused of assaulting girl on two occasions last year.
Pupil at prestigious international school accused of assaulting girl on two occasions last year.
A one-off agreement with Taiwan to avoid dealing with the mainland would undermine the rule of law in Hong Kong.
A one-off agreement with Taiwan to avoid dealing with the mainland would undermine the rule of law in Hong Kong.
Driver Ng Kin-shing, 59, switched lanes without realising his truck was headed for senior constable Lum Hoi-wan, 51, who was standing at a police car after clearing an earlier traffic accident.
Driver Ng Kin-shing, 59, switched lanes without realising his truck was headed for senior constable Lum Hoi-wan, 51, who was standing at a police car after clearing an earlier traffic accident.
Crimes came to light when 63-year-old in prison for indecently assaulting his mentally disabled daughter-in-law.
Crimes came to light when 63-year-old in prison for indecently assaulting his mentally disabled daughter-in-law.
In a writ filed to the High Court, the Hospital Authority accused Hu Huaijiao of refusing or failing to pay her medical expenses despite repeated demands.
In a writ filed to the High Court, the Hospital Authority accused Hu Huaijiao of refusing or failing to pay her medical expenses despite repeated demands.
Sentence was cut after consideration of other factors for Ng Kim-wing, 58, but judge says public transport errors are not to be taken lightly.
Sentence was cut after consideration of other factors for Ng Kim-wing, 58, but judge says public transport errors are not to be taken lightly.
Eirini Melissaropoulou, 21, has been held in custody in Hong Kong since her arrest in November 2017. Her seven-day trial resumes on Friday.
Eirini Melissaropoulou, 21, has been held in custody in Hong Kong since her arrest in November 2017. Her seven-day trial resumes on Friday.
Magistrate sentences 39-year-old domestic helper to four months in jail, saying her acts were ‘really not in human nature’.
Magistrate sentences 39-year-old domestic helper to four months in jail, saying her acts were ‘really not in human nature’.
Ex-chief executive points to previous trial where he testified in court, and also claims he did so at activist Avery Ng’s hearing. Ng, who won his appeal against the conviction, says opponent is playing with words and urges Leung to ‘talk less nonsense’.
Ex-chief executive points to previous trial where he testified in court, and also claims he did so at activist Avery Ng’s hearing. Ng, who won his appeal against the conviction, says opponent is playing with words and urges Leung to ‘talk less nonsense’.
Judge says prosecutors had sufficient evidence to prove Leung was a victim of assault, but they instead brought a case alleging a nearby police officer was the victim, and the resulting conviction was ‘unsafe’.
Judge says prosecutors had sufficient evidence to prove Leung was a victim of assault, but they instead brought a case alleging a nearby police officer was the victim, and the resulting conviction was ‘unsafe’.
Lee Wai-man, 50, stabbed to death Ting Yun-kwong, at a Tai Po shopping centre three hours after meeting him for the first time. The judge said Lee carried out a revenge attack that was ‘wholly out of proportion’ after he was told to keep out of a family conversation.
Lee Wai-man, 50, stabbed to death Ting Yun-kwong, at a Tai Po shopping centre three hours after meeting him for the first time. The judge said Lee carried out a revenge attack that was ‘wholly out of proportion’ after he was told to keep out of a family conversation.
The Court of Final Appeal has been accused of first going too far in asserting its independence and then surrendering too much ground. The 1999 incident also opened the door to Beijing’s interpretations of the Basic Law.
Two court decisions this year which freed young protesters have been criticised as too light, but both rulings clearly warn that, in future, demonstrations that end in violence will be dealt with sternly.
Judges have been attacked for recent rulings, but scant attention is given to the reasoning behind judgments. To educate the public, the judiciary can consider a bold move Britain has made – allowing filming in courts.
The Hong Kong judiciary performs a tough and vital job in a highly politicised society, and its members may be the last bastion of institutional independence