Three former pro-democracy lawmakers were released on bail today after appearing in court accused of attacking other legislators with noxious substances, their case was adjourned till February. The trio, Chu Hoi-dick, Ray Chan Chi-chuen and Ted Hui Chi-fung, were arrested on Wednesday, face charges of contempt by creating a disturbance during a Legco meeting on June 4, and unlawfully and maliciously administering a noxious substance, with intent to injure, aggrieve, or annoy. Hui is further charged with contempt over a separate meeting on May 28, and with trying to poison Legco president Andrew Leung. It is our duty to fight for Hong Kong people, and we did just that,” Chu said. He said it is clear that the government is continuing its crackdown on the pan-democratic camp, even though the lawmakers have all quit Legco.

Source: The Standard November 19, 2020 10:18 UTC