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Prosecutors Clear Former Deputy in Fatal Crash, Sparking Protests

8/23/2026

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Vietnamese youth protested after a fatal car crash and the ban of rap artist MCK’s album.
Former deputy Nguyen Sy Cuong drove the BMW that killed 18-year-old Do Ngoc Phuong Thuy, yet faced no charges.
Authorities painted over the number 55 on the tree and cleared protest flowers after the demonstrations.
State TV VTV reported on Aug 17 that prosecutors found no criminal liability for Cuong, fueling skepticism.

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Vietnamese youth protested after a fatal car crash and the ban of rap artist MCK’s album.
Former deputy Nguyen Sy Cuong drove the BMW that killed 18-year-old Do Ngoc Phuong Thuy, yet faced no charges.
Authorities painted over the number 55 on the tree and cleared protest flowers after the demonstrations.
State TV VTV reported on Aug 17 that prosecutors found no criminal liability for Cuong, fueling skepticism.