Ex-Hong Kong care home warden found guilty of raping intellectually disabled female resident

A former assistant warden at a care home in Hong Kong has been found guilty of raping an intellectually disabled resident five times in 2024. The High Court jury, made up of five men and two women, returned a 6:1 majority verdict, finding the defendant, Chung Pui-kei, guilty on all charges. Prosecutors and the victim's family expressed relief at the verdict, while Chung's lawyer claimed he was innocent.

The victim, a 22-year-old woman with mild intellectual disabilities, testified that she was "terrified" and experienced pain during each assault. CCTV footage showed Chung bringing the victim into his office four times and her bedroom once, where sperm was found on her bed sheet. The care home's operator, the Hong Chi Association, fired Chung and formed an independent review committee to address protective measures.

Judge Douglas Yau reminded jurors that victims' reactions to sexual assault can vary widely and not all promptly report the crime.