Hong Kong man convicted of manslaughter in weight-loss beating
By The BriefBrief
A High Court jury convicted Ng Ka-sing of manslaughter but acquitted him of murder in the fatal beating of his girlfriend.
WHO:High Court jury; Ng Ka-sing
WHAT:Ng Ka-sing was convicted of manslaughter and acquitted of murder over the fatal beating of his girlfriend during an intensive diet plan.
WHEN:Jul 3, 2026 at 6:25 AM ET
WHERE:Galore Garden, Hung Shui Kiu
WHY:The jury accepted the defense claim that he may have accidentally beaten her to death while trying to help her lose weight by keeping her awake overnight.
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