A German logistics company is taking legal action against the defunct Apple Daily for allegedly failing to pay storage fees for 471 rolls of imported paper. The paper, ordered before the tabloid’s sudden closure in 2021, is still sitting in a warehouse. The shipping company, Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft, and its subsidiary, Hapag-Lloyd (China) Limited, claim that Apple Daily and paper manufacturer Resolute FP US Inc are responsible for the fees incurred due to the delayed collection of the paper since July 2021. The order for the newsprint was placed in May 2021 to be shipped from Montreal, Canada to Hong Kong.…

A Hong Kong radiation therapist, Yeung Sheung-wa, has been sentenced to 13 months in jail for inciting violence against police officers during the 2019 anti-government protests. He was found guilty of one count of inciting to wound with intent for a comment posted on the online platform LIHKG, popular among protesters. In his message, Yeung asked if users wanted to “snatch police’s weapons? Kill the police? attack police?” Deputy District Judge Veronica Heung Shuk-han emphasized that in the charged political atmosphere at the time, such comments could have triggered others to take violent action against police officers. The Wan Chai…

In May of this year, a smartwatch system designed to detect heat stress among cleaners was improved to increase detection time and reduce repetitive warnings. However, Oxfam’s research team found that many cleaners were still unaware of warnings due to not checking their phones at work, leading to instances of heat exhaustion. The NGO aims to expand the project and collaborate with other organizations and relevant government departments. The smartwatches proved effective in raising awareness about rest periods and hydration among workers. The NGO also uncovered that the heat posed a greater risk to older workers with chronic illnesses, emphasizing…

The court recently heard guilty pleas from seven individuals involved in a conspiracy to commit a bombing in Hong Kong. The plot included plans to draw police out onto the street and detonate explosives. Fortunately, the attack was thwarted with the arrest of the main suspects, Wong and Ng. The prosecution argued that the conspiracy began in September and involved military training, weapons testing, and recruitment of a sniper. The defendants faced charges under the UN Anti-Terrorism Ordinance, which carries a possible life sentence. Throughout the trial, evidence from chat messages and testimonies highlighted the defendants’ agreement to use firearms…

A group of care workers from mainland China is seeking help from Hong Kong authorities to retrieve HK$1 million frozen on suspicion of money laundering related to two city currency exchange shops. The Imported Care Worker Mutual Aid Group for Rights Protection reported a surge in cases involving 19 affected workers within the last two months. One victim, “Ah Lai,” shared her distress after Customs turned her away, leaving her without her hard-earned money. She transferred over HK$64,000 to a relative’s account in China, but the funds were frozen by mainland authorities. Another victim, “Ah Lin,” lost HK$13,000 due to…

A shocking case unfolded in Hong Kong as a Swedish businessman, Patrik Tobias Ekstrom, was found guilty of raping his domestic helper in his home. The defence argued that Ekstrom was suffering from bipolar disorder at the time of the crime, shedding light on his mental state. The jury unanimously convicted Ekstrom of rape and buggery without consent in connection with the assault. His lawyer requested a psychiatric evaluation citing the abrupt change in his behavior after his family disintegrated. The court heard that Ekstrom engaged in other criminal activities post-rape, including damaging property and making false reports due to…

In a trial concerning a thwarted bomb plot targeting Hong Kong police, a defence lawyer argued that the defendant’s involvement in the 2019 anti-government protests was not equivalent to the terrorist acts portrayed by prosecutors. The defendant, Lau Pui-ying, is accused of raising funds for the “Dragon Slaying Brigade” but denies the conspiracy charge of providing property for terrorist acts. The defence lawyer highlighted that the prosecution had not sufficiently proved Lau’s awareness of the alleged terrorist activities funded by the brigade. The lawyer emphasized that while the actions were illegal, they did not amount to terrorism in a classic…

Questioning the integrity of prosecution witnesses, a defence lawyer in a Hong Kong trial for a 2019 bomb plot targeting police highlighted inconsistencies in their testimonies. Barrister Thomas Iu Poon-shing argued for the innocence of his client Cheung Ming-yu, one of six men accused of planning the attack during anti-government protests. Iu cast doubt on the credibility of “Dragon Slaying Brigade” leader Wong Chun-keung’s testimony, suggesting deliberate concealment of information from his team. He also raised concerns about evidence from Eddie Pang Kwan-ho, a prosecution witness linked to the case. The defence sought to prove that Cheung had no knowledge…

The only woman in the dock in a Hong Kong trial involving an alleged 2019 bomb plot designed to target police knew money she crowdfunded for the “Dragon Slaying Brigade” was used to buy firearms and incendiaries, the prosecution told the High Court on Monday. Prosecutor Juliana Chow Hoi-ling told the nine-strong jury that Lau Pui-ying, said to have co-managed a Telegram channel between November and December 2019 with brigade leader Wong Chun-keung, had helped the group to appeal for donations to support illegal activities. “Let’s kill the ‘dogs’!” one of the messages said to have been sent by Lau…

Prosecutors at the High Court revealed that a team of five men had allegedly planned a foiled attempt to kill Hong Kong police with explosives during the 2019 social unrest. The group, led by mastermind Ng Chi-hung, had already devised a violent plan against police in July 2019. They later teamed up with the “Dragon Slaying Brigade” to execute a larger conspiracy, which involved planting two bombs in Wan Chai on December 8, 2019. Two members of Ng’s team, David Su and Eddie Pang Kwan-ho, admitted guilt and provided testimony, while the remaining two maintained their innocence. The prosecution outlined…