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Former top prosecutor in Hong Kong court over injuring man while drink-driving
A Hong Kong prosecutor turned barrister is facing criminal charges over allegations that he seriously injured a man while driving under the influence of alcohol earlier this year. Franco Kuan Bak-on, 45, appeared in Sha Tin Court on Friday to face charges of dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm and driving a motor vehicle with alcohol concentration in breath above the prescribed limit. Police arrested Kuan at around 1.50am on January 11 after he allegedly drove recklessly along Hung...
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South China Morning Post
· Jul 2, 2026
Lawmaker William Wong failed to tell Legco about arrest, set for committee probe
Hong Kong lawmaker William Wong Kam-fai failed to report his arrest for alleged drink-driving to the Legislative Council as required under its code of conduct, and is expected to face an internal investigation that could result in stiff penalties, the South China Morning Post has learned. The 66-year-old lawmaker, who is also an associate dean of engineering at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), was arrested on Monday night after crashing his car into two parked vehicles on campus. He...
Vanguard News
· Jul 9, 2026
Breaking: Court remands ex-CCT chairman Umar in Kuje prison over corruption charges
According to the federal government, its investigations revealed that the defendant abused his official position by conferring an undue advantage on himself while he served as head of the tribunal. The post Breaking: Court remands ex-CCT chairman Umar in Kuje prison over corruption charges appeared first on Vanguard News.
Malay Mail
· Jul 6, 2026
Tengku Zafrul testifies in Muhyiddin’s RM225m Jana Wibawa corruption trial
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — Former Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz testified today in the High Cou...
Our News Bahamas
· Jun 24, 2026
Prosecution Challenges Judge’s Decision To Direct Acquittal In Deadly Accident Case
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Prosecutors have challenged a judge's decision to direct a jury to acquit a man accused of causing a fatal accident.
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· Jun 29, 2026
Pemuda pukul nenek diarah jalani pemeriksaan mental
KUALA TERENGGANU: Mahkamah Sesyen di sini hari ini, mengarahkan seorang pemuda yang didakwa menyebabkan neneknya cedera parah selepas memukul warga emas itu menggunakan tukul besi menjalani pemeriksaan mental di Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta, Perak. Hakim Mohd. Zul Zakiqudin Zulkifli mengeluarkan perintah tersebut terhadap tertuduh, Muhammad Nor Iman Abdullah, 25, selepas tiada pengakuan direkodkan. Mengikut pertuduhan, ... Read more The post Pemuda pukul nenek diarah jalani pemeriksaan mental appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
The Standard
· Jun 23, 2026
Options for judge after Eleanor Donaldson trial of the facts
The judge at Newry Crown Court could issue a number of treatment orders or else an absolute discharge.
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Related coverage for "Former top prosecutor in Hong Kong court over injuring man while drink-driving": South China Morning Post — Lawmaker William Wong failed to tell Legco about arrest, set for committee probe. Vanguard News — Breaking: Court remands ex-CCT chairman Umar in Kuje prison over corruption charges. Malay Mail — Tengku Zafrul testifies in Muhyiddin’s RM225m Jana Wibawa corruption trial. Our News Bahamas — Prosecution Challenges Judge’s Decision To Direct Acquittal In Deadly Accident Case. Utusan Malaysia — Pemuda pukul nenek diarah jalani pemeriksaan mental. The Standard — Options for judge after Eleanor Donaldson trial of the facts