Cardinal faces Hong Kong court charged over relief fund for protesters

Catholic Cardinal Joseph Zen leaves after appearing in court in Hong Kong (Kin Cheung/AP)

Tue, 24 May, 2022 - 08:39

Zen Soo, Associated Press

Former Hong Kong Catholic leader Cardinal Joseph Zen and five others have denied accusations of failing to register a relief fund aimed at assisting protesters who faced legal costs during the 2019 anti-government protests.

The six, who include singer Denise Ho and former opposition lawmakers Margaret Ng and Cyd Ho, were arrested two weeks ago on suspicion of collusion with foreign forces.