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Hong Kong prosecutor faces charges for drunk driving incident

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A former top prosecutor in Hong Kong, Franco Kuan, has appeared in court facing charges related to a drunk-driving incident. Kuan is accused of seriously injuring a man while driving recklessly and with an alcohol concentration more than double the legal limit. The case has been adjourned for seven weeks to allow for preparation to move it to the District Court, where Kuan could face up to seven years in prison if convicted. AI

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Hong Kong prosecutor faces charges for drunk driving incident

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Brian Wong ·

    Former top prosecutor in Hong Kong court over injuring man while drink-driving

    A Hong Kong prosecutor turned barrister is facing criminal charges over allegations that he seriously injured a man while driving under the influence of alcohol earlier this year. Franco Kuan Bak-on, 45, appeared in Sha Tin Court on Friday to face charges of dangerous driving cau…

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