Hong Kong coach avoids criminal charges after slapping incident at training camp
A 51-year-old coach has avoided criminal prosecution for child abuse after agreeing to a three-year good behavior bond. The charges stemmed from an incident where she allegedly slapped an eight-year-old boy and forced him to stand in the sun at a training camp.
A Hong Kong coach, 51-year-old Zhao Yiqun, will not face criminal prosecution following allegations of child abuse at a training camp. The incident occurred on August 8 at the Jockey Club Ming Fai Camp on Cheung Chau island, where Zhao was accused of slapping an eight-year-old boy and forcing him to stand under the hot sun.
Chief Magistrate Victor So Wai-tak granted the coach a three-year good behavior bond on Wednesday. This legal arrangement allows the defendant to avoid a criminal record provided she adheres to specific conditions set by the court for the duration of the bond. The court’s decision effectively closes the criminal case regarding the two child abuse charges she originally faced. The report notes that the incident took place during a structured training program, but does not provide details regarding the victim's current condition or the specific circumstances that led to the confrontation between the coach and the child.
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- ·No details on whether the coach will be allowed to continue working with children in the future.
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