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Hong Kong police officers lose appeal over framing homeless man

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Four Hong Kong police officers have lost their appeal against convictions for framing a homeless man and covering up evidence. The Court of Appeal upheld their sentences, stating that attempts to obstruct surveillance cameras demonstrated an intent to pervert justice. The judges found the officers' actions, such as fabricating evidence during an anti-drug operation, to be inherently absurd and detrimental to the administration of justice. AI

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Hong Kong police officers lose appeal over framing homeless man

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

    Hong Kong police officers lose appeal over framing homeless man, evidence cover-up

    Four disgraced Hong Kong police officers have lost their appeal against convictions and jail terms for framing a homeless man for drug possession and destroying evidence of the cover-up six years ago. In a written judgment on Thursday, the Court of Appeal said the officers must h…

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