A Hong Kong television producer appeared in court on Nov. 10 morning flanked by peers in media and local supporters, in a case that is widely viewed as an example of deteriorating press freedom in the Chinese-ruled city.
Choy Yuk-ling, also known as Bao Choy, is a 37-year-old freelance producer with local broadcaster RTHK. She was arrested on Nov. 3 on suspicion of making false statements to obtain vehicle records. The records were used to produce an RTHK documentary that examines the police’s slow response to a mob attack on commuters at the Yuen Long metro station on July 21 last year. She was released on bail.
