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WSJ Fights Ex-Employee's Labor Law Claims in Court

12/19/2025

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  • The Wall Street Journal contests a private prosecution by Selina Cheng, a former Wall Street Journal employee who chaired the Hong Kong Journalists Association.
  • Cheng's legal team alleges WSJ violated labor laws, while the defense argues her claims stem from a rejected HK$3 million settlement demand.
  • During the trial, Benson Tsoi, WSJ's barrister, said Cheng's emails show she seeks financial gain rather than justice.
  • The trial began on December 18, 2025.