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Hong Kong Immigration Worker Granted Leniency After Assault Conviction

A Hong Kong court has granted a one-year probation order to an Immigration Department assistant convicted of repeatedly assaulting his wife and son during domestic disputes. The 49-year-old man chose probation over community service due to the potential loss of his job and pension. This leniency move raises questions about accountability and justice in the country.

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