Tomorrow (September 21), trial of Ms. Nguyen Phuong Hang and accomplices
The trial of Ms. Nguyen Phuong Hang has attracted public attention. The Ho Chi Minh City People's Court recommends that interested people can follow the proceedings through mass media and avoid gathering in front of the courthouse gate, which could affect traffic.
Tomorrow (September 21), Ho Chi Minh City People's Court will conduct a trial of the case related to Ms.Nguyen Phuong Hang(Born in 1971), General Director of Dai Nam Joint Stock Company and 4 accomplices. Ms. Hang and her accomplices were tried for the crime of "Abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State and the legitimate rights and interests of organizations and individuals".
Mr. Pham Ngoc Duy - Chief of Office of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Court said that the court will make arrangements for the press to work conveniently. Previously, reporters attending the trial had to bring their introduction letter and press card, and register to work at the court headquarters from the afternoon of September 19. Each press agency can register a maximum of 2 people.
Because the headquarters of the People's Court of Ho Chi Minh City is under renovation, and in parallel with the trial of Ms. Nguyen Phuong Hang, there are many other cases, the People's Court of Ho Chi Minh City can only arrange seats and parking for those summoned to attend.
Regarding the trial, the lawyer protecting the rights of Mr. Nguyen Duc Hien (Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Ho Chi Minh City Law Newspaper) and representatives of those with related rights and obligations had previously filed a petition, requesting a review of the procedural status.
Mr. Pham Ngoc Duy said that these petitions have been forwarded to the People's Court Office by the People's Court. The determination of the litigants' legal status will be considered by the People's Court at the trial.
The trial is chaired by Judge Bui Duc Nam. Representatives of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Procuracy are Dinh Quoc Dung, Nguyen Quang Duyet and Vo Thanh Du. The trial will take place over two days, September 21 and 22.
Ms. Hang's defense attorney is Attorney Ho Nguyen Le. This attorney also defended defendants Huynh Cong Tan, Nguyen Thi Mai Nhi, and Le Thi Thu Ha.
Defending defendant Dang Anh Quan are three lawyers: Nguyen Ngoc Lam, Nguyen Tri Thang, and Le Thi Quynh Anh.
The people with related rights and obligations summoned by the panel of judges include Mr. Huynh Uy Dung (Ms. Hang's husband), Nguyen Duc Hien, Vo Nguyen Hoai Linh (artist Hoai Linh), Ms. Nguyen Thi My Oanh (singer Vy Oanh), Ms. Dang Thi Han Ni (journalist Han Ni), Mr. Huynh Minh Hung (singer Dam Vinh Hung), Ms. Tran Thi Thuy Tien (singer Thuy Tien) and her husband Le Cong Vinh (football player), Ms. Dinh Thi Lan, Ms. Le Thi Giau, Ms. Truong Thi Viet Ha, Mr. Nguyen Dinh Kim.
According to the indictment of the People's Procuracy of Ho Chi Minh City, this is a case of taking advantage of democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State and the legitimate rights and interests of organizations and individuals by defendant Nguyen Phuong Hang and her accomplices.
Ms. Nguyen Phuong Hang, through social media accounts and livestreams, violated the privacy and reputation of Mr. Vo Nguyen Hoai Linh, Ms. Nguyen Thi My Oanh, Ms. Dang Thi Han Ni, Mr. Huynh Minh Hung, Ms. Tran Thi Thuy Tien and her husband Le Cong Vinh, Ms. Dinh Thi Lan, Ms. Le Thi Giau and Mr. Nguyen Duc Hien.
To increase the prestige and credibility of her statements, Ms. Nguyen Phuong Hang invited Mr. Dang Anh Quan (Doctor of Law, lecturer at Ho Chi Minh City University of Law) to join her livestreams. When Ms. Hang made offensive statements to others, Mr. Quan interacted and spoke about related content, contributing to encouraging her spirit and giving her more will to commit the crime.
The defendants Nguyen Thi Mai Nhi (Ms. Hang's assistant), Le Thi Thu Ha (employee of Dai Nam Joint Stock Company), and Huynh Cong Tan (Head of Communications Department of Dai Nam Joint Stock Company) actively assisted the defendant Hang in making statements and posting content that seriously insulted the reputation and honor of individuals.
Among the defendants, Ms. Nguyen Phuong Hang and Mr. Dang Anh Quan are being held in temporary detention. The remaining defendants are being held in a place of residence.
