Hong Kong activist singer cleared of 'corrupt conduct' charge


Wong leaves the Eastern Magistrates’ Courts over a charge with ‘corrupt conduct’ at a 2018 election rally, in Hong Kong on Aug 5, 2021. - Reuters

HONG KONG (Reuters): A Hong Kong judge cleared on Thursday (Aug 5) singer and pro-democracy activist Anthony Wong of a charge of "corrupt conduct" filed this week by the city's anti-corruption watchdog over an appearance at an opposition election rally in 2018.

The Independent Commission Against Corruption said on Monday that Wong had provided "entertainment to induce others to vote" for pro-democracy activist Au Nok-hin in a 2018 legislative by-election.

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