Jury dismissed in Abby Choi murder trial
A jury in the trial of three men accused of murdering celebrity Abby Choi was discharged on Tuesday after one juror applied to withdraw for health reasons, forcing the proceeding to be adjourned until Wednesday for a fresh jury to be selected. Deputy High Court Judge Brian Keith said one of the nine jurors wrote to the court last week citing health concerns, fearing that stress from the trial…
A jury in the murder trial of three men accused of killing celebrity Abby Choi was dismissed on Tuesday. This decision came after one juror requested to withdraw from the trial due to health concerns, prompting the court to postpone proceedings until Wednesday for the selection of a new jury. Deputy High Court Judge Brian Keith informed the court that one of the nine jurors had written in last week, citing health worries that the stress of the trial could exacerbate their condition.
The judge ruled out an alternative of allowing the remaining eight jurors to continue, as the trial had not yet begun its prosecution opening statement or evidence phase. He also explained that a direct replacement jury is not permitted by law, as all jurors must be chosen from the same pool of candidates. The original jury of seven men and two women was selected last Thursday.
The three defendants on trial are Choi's ex-husband Kwong Kong-chi, her former brother-in-law Kwong Kong-kit, and her former father-in-law Kwong Kau. They are accused of murdering Choi on February 21, 2023 in Lung Mei Village, Tai Po, and obstructing the lawful burial of her body.
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