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Barrister Simon So Faces New Indecent Assault Charges

4/14/2026

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Simon So Shun-yan, a Hong Kong barrister, faces new charges of indecent assault after a second victim came forward.
This follows allegations from a former pupil regarding incidents from nine years ago.
Prosecutors informed the Eastern Court that So now faces two additional counts of common assault and one of indecent assault, in addition to the original charges.
The first victim alleged molestation in August 2017 at a flat in Sai Ying Pun.
The court is considering reporting restrictions for the second complainant's identity.

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Simon So Shun-yan, a Hong Kong barrister, faces new charges of indecent assault after a second victim came forward.
This follows allegations from a former pupil regarding incidents from nine years ago.
Prosecutors informed the Eastern Court that So now faces two additional counts of common assault and one of indecent assault, in addition to the original charges.
The first victim alleged molestation in August 2017 at a flat in Sai Ying Pun.
The court is considering reporting restrictions for the second complainant's identity.