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Hong Kong Justice Dept. Rejects Defamation Claims Against Prosecutors

Hong Kong's Department of Justice has dismissed accusations made by a US-based activist targeting two prosecutors involved in national security cases. The department called the claims "despicable" and "fabricated," stating they aimed to defame public officers. Law enforcement agencies are investigating the matter, with the department vowing to punish those found guilty. AI

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Hong Kong Justice Dept. Rejects Defamation Claims Against Prosecutors

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 · Ng Kang-chung ·

    Hong Kong’s justice department rejects ‘despicable’ claims targeting prosecutors

    Hong Kong’s justice department has rejected online accusations involving the newly promoted public prosecutions director and a colleague, labelling the allegations “despicable behaviour” and an attempt to “defame public officers”. In a statement on Saturday, the department said i…