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Hong Kong councillor jailed for sex with minor

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A former Hong Kong district councillor has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for unlawful sexual relations with a minor. The judge highlighted the individual's lack of remorse and rejected his claim of a loving relationship with the victim at the time of the offense, which occurred 15 years ago. Despite support from political figures and friends, the defendant did not submit a personal mitigation letter. AI

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Hong Kong councillor jailed for sex with minor

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fiona Chow ·

    2½ years’ jail for Hong Kong district councillor who had sex with 13-year-old girl in 2011

    A Hong Kong district councillor has been sentenced to two years and six months in jail for having unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl 15 years ago, with a judge noting he had shown no remorse towards a victim he claimed to have loved. District Court Judge Stanley Chan Kwong-chi …

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