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Hong Kong court acquits 14 in triad gangster murder case

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A Hong Kong court has ordered the acquittal of 14 individuals accused in the alleged murder of a former triad gangster. The judge determined that prosecutors failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove the victim's death was a result of deliberate assault rather than accidental injuries sustained during boxing at his gym. The ruling means the defendants, who had pleaded not guilty, will be released from all charges. AI

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Hong Kong court acquits 14 in triad gangster murder case

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

    Hong Kong court tells jury to acquit 14 in alleged triad gangster murder case

    A Hong Kong court has ordered the release of 14 defendants charged over the alleged murder of a former triad gangster five years ago, finding that prosecutors had failed to prove the deceased sustained fatal head injuries as a result of deliberate assaults rather than from boxing…

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