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Hong Kong murder trial ends after suspect dies of cancer

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A murder and attempted robbery trial in Hong Kong has been terminated following the death of the defendant, Wen Wenye. Wen, 62, who was accused of involvement in a 1991 incident at a second-hand goods shop, died of lung cancer while in custody. The High Court discharged the jury on Wednesday after Wen was found unconscious in a court holding cell and later passed away in the hospital. AI

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Hong Kong murder trial ends after suspect dies of cancer

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

    Hong Kong court terminates trial after suspect in deadly 1991 hold-up dies of cancer

    A Hong Kong court has terminated a trial arising from a deadly shooting during a botched robbery three decades ago after the defendant died in custody earlier this week. The High Court on Wednesday discharged a seven-member jury presiding over the trial of Wen Wenye, who allegedl…

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