Hong Kong police officers lose appeal over framing homeless man, evidence cover-up
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Four Hong Kong police officers have lost their appeal against convictions and jail terms for framing a homeless man for drug possession and destroying evidence. The Court of Appeal ruled that the officers intended to pervert the course of justice by obstructing surveillance cameras while fabricating evidence during an anti-drug operation on February 4, 2020. The case highlights serious misconduct within the police force and underscores the judicial system's role in holding officers accountable.
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Court of Appeal upheld convictions and jail terms
Four Hong Kong police officers lost an appeal against their convictions and jail terms.
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The Court of Appeal said the officers must have intended to pervert the course of justice.
South China Morning Post- Court of Appeal upheld convictions and jail terms
- Officers tried to obstruct surveillance cameras
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Loaded language removedFour disgraced Hong Kong police officers have lost their appeal against convictions and jail terms for framing a homeless man for drug possession and destroying evidence of the cover-up six years ago.
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The Court of Appeal said the officers must have intended to pervert the course of justice.
South China Morning PostFour Hong Kong police officers lost an appeal against their convictions and jail terms.
South China Morning PostThe officers were convicted for framing a homeless man for drug possession and destroying evidence.
South China Morning PostThe officers tried to obstruct surveillance cameras while colleagues fabricated evidence.
South China Morning PostThe incident took place during an anti-drug operation on February 4, 2020.
South China Morning Post