Legal arguments delay trial over murder of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi again

The murder trial of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung has once again been postponed due to legal matters raised by her lawyers. Deputy High Court Judge Brian Keith informed the nine-member jury on Friday that the proceedings would recommence on Monday following the conclusion of these arguments. Choi's mother, Cheung Yin-fa, was anticipated to be subject to cross-examination by her ex-husband's attorney, Alex Kwong Kong-chi, during the fifth day of her testimony.

Kwong Kwong, Alex, along with his father, Kwong Kau, and elder brother, Anthony Kwong Kong-kit, are currently on trial for joint murder charges. Kwong Kau, a former police sergeant, has also pleaded not guilty to obstruction of the lawful burial of Choi's body. His two sons had previously pleaded guilty to this offense before the trial commenced.

Bits of the 28-year-old influencer's dismembered remains were discovered at a village house in Tai Po on February 24, 2023. Prosecutors claim that the trio murdered Choi due to disagreements over the proposed sale of a HK$72 million flat in the prestigious Kadooria development in Ho Man Tin. They allege that Kwong Kau, the registered owner, resented Choi's efforts to sell the property and enlisted the assistance of his two sons to carry out the murder and disposal of her remains.

Cheung Yin-fa testified earlier that the Kwong family had benefited from her family's wealth without contributing to the support of Choi's children with Alex Kwong. She described Kwong Kau as a "cunning old fox" and alleged that his sons were adept at persuading others to act on their behalf.