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Murder trial of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi’s former relatives to begin

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from South China Morning Post · East Asia

Hong Kong prosecutors are set to open the murder trial of three former relatives of slain socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung later this week, three years after her killing shocked the city and drew international attention. The High Court will hold the first trial hearing on Monday for parties to sort out preliminary issues. Jury selection is expected to take place later in the week before the prosecution delivers its opening statement. The 28-year-old influencer’s death came to light in February 2023,...

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