The Aporia · Slain model Abby Choi called ‘birthing machine’ by ex-father-in-law, court hears

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During Abby Choi's murder trial, her partner Chris Tam testified about a critical argument where Choi's ex-father-in-law insulted her by calling her a "birthing machine" and attempted to assault her before plotting her death with his sons. Choi's former husband Alex Kwong Kong-chi, along with his brother Anthony and their father Kwong Kau, are on trial for her murder that occurred three years ago in Hong Kong. Tam also revealed that Choi had been shielding her ex-in-laws from scrutiny to protect her children’s reputation.

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Abby Choi's mother testified at Hong Kong's High Court on Monday about the relationship between her daughter and her ex-husband’s family before Abby's murder in February 2023. Cheung Yin-fa accused Kwong Kau, his wife Jenny Li Sui-heung, and their sons Alex and Anthony of living off Abby Choi's family wealth without contributing anything to the upbringing of their grandchildren. Cheung also testified that her daughter had entirely funded the lifestyle of her ex-husband’s family, including giving a monthly allowance of HK$30,000 to Kwong Kau after he retired from the police force and making financial contributions to Alex's jobless status. The dispute escalated over the proposed sale of a HK$72 million flat, leading to threats and eventually Abby's murder. All three men deny murdering Choi but have pleaded guilty or not guilty to preventing her lawful burial.

Written for “Abby Choi Murder Trial” on 2026-10-13, grounded in this article and the 7 other(s) covering the same event.

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Choi had given his family a false impression that her former in-laws were leading a good life, because she feared her two children from her previous marriage would be disparaged in their new home due to their background.

right emphasizes individual responsibility and fear of social judgment

Reading Leans right (beta estimate) Confidence medium 1 quote(s) discarded as not found in the article

Leaning: leans right for article 76497 (medium confidence, 1 verified quote) · logged 2026-10-13

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From Abby Choi to the ‘Hello Kitty’ killing: Hong Kong’s most shocking crimes same event · 100%

South China Morning Post

⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 14% hedged 1 of 7 📰 publisher trust 67

“Both articles discuss the ongoing murder trial of Abby Choi, indicating they are reporting on the same specific legal proceeding related to her death.”

A fortune, a HK$72m flat and a family feud: inside the Abby Choi murder trial same event · 95%

South China Morning Post

⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 33% hedged 1 of 3 📰 publisher trust 67

“Both articles describe different aspects of the same murder trial for Abby Choi, with the second article continuing coverage from a later day in court.”

Legal arguments delay trial over murder of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi again different event · 85%

South China Morning Post

⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 3 📰 publisher trust 67

“The articles describe different phases of the same murder trial, but they are reporting on distinct court sessions with varying legal proceedings and testimonies.”

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Wong, B. (2026, October 13). Slain model Abby Choi called ‘birthing machine’ by ex-father-in-law, court hears. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3370772/slain-model-abby-choi-called-birthing-machine-ex-father-law-court-hears?utm_source=rss_feed

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🔮 Testifying for the first time in the High Court, Tam also said Choi had given his family a false impression that her former in-laws were leading a good life, because she feared her two children from her previous marriage would be disparaged in their new home due to their background.

2026-10-13 · mixed framing · Slain model Abby Choi called ‘birthing machine’ by ex-father-in-law, court hears

🔮 Legal arguments delay trial over murder of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi again The nine-member jury has been told to return on Monday as lawyers debated legal issues, delaying cross-examination of Choi’s mother The murder trial of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung has been delayed again while the court addresses legal issues raised by lawyers in the high-profile case. Deputy High Court Judge Brian Keith told the nine-member jury on Friday that the hearing would resume on Monday, once the legal arguments had concluded.

2026-10-09 · assertive framing · Legal arguments delay trial over murder of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi again

🔮 Abby Choi’s ex-father-in-law a ‘cunning old fox’ who clung to her wealth, court told Socialite’s mother Cheung Yin-fa rejects defence claims that Kwong Kau could afford luxury items, saying he relied on her daughter’s financial support The mother of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung has described her daughter’s former father-in-law as a “cunning old fox” who clung to her family’s fortune, rejecting his lawyer’s suggestion that he bought a Rolls-Royce with money earned from business activities after his retirement.

2026-10-08 · speculative framing · Abby Choi’s ex-father-in-law a ‘cunning old fox’ who clung to her wealth, court told

🔮 The case will be heard again on November 25.

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🔮 High Court discharges jury in Abby Choi murder trial over sick juror, causing delay Judge Brian Keith says court cannot simply replace outgoing juror, according to legal precedent, and new jury will be empanelled on Wednesday The High Court has discharged a recently empanelled jury from the murder trial of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung’s former relatives after one member asked to be excused for health reasons, leading to a delay in proceedings.

2026-09-28 · mixed framing · High Court discharges jury in Abby Choi murder trial over sick juror, causing delay

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2026-09-24 · mixed framing · Actress Leila Tong sued over alleged contract breach and ‘manipulative conduct’

🔮 But the High Court heard that the actual number of offences could be much higher.

2026-09-23 · assertive framing · Hong Kong father admits repeatedly raping daughter over a 6-year period

🔮 Choi’s ex-husband, Alex Kwong, 31, his father Kwong Kau, 68, and elder brother Anthony Kwong, 35, face a joint count of murder The High Court will hold the first trial hearing on Monday for parties to sort out preliminary issues.

2026-09-20 · assertive framing · Murder trial of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi’s former relatives to begin

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2026-09-14 · mixed framing · Hong Kong district councillor remanded in custody after underage sex conviction

🔮 The verdict came at the direction of the presiding judge, who concluded that the charges could not be legally established.

2026-09-09 · assertive framing · Court acquits brother of incest, citing failure to prove teen knew it was wrong

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Topics

Hong Kong the High Court

Subjects

Choi PERSON · 4× Abby Choi PERSON · 1× Abby Choi Tin-fung PERSON · 1× Alex Kwong Kong-chi PERSON · 1× Anthony Kwong Kong-kit PERSON · 1× Chris Tam PERSON · 1× Chris Tam Fong-chun PERSON · 1× Hong Kong GPE · 1× Kwong Kau PERSON · 1× the High Court ORG · 1×

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Testifying for the first time in the High Court, Tam also said Choi had given his family a false impression that her former in-laws were leading a good life, because she feared her two children from her previous marriage would be disparaged in their new home due to their background.

framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-13

2026-10-13 · South China Morning Post

Slain model Abby Choi called ‘birthing machine’ by ex-father-in-law, court hears · mixed framing

Claims (4 extracted, 1 hedged)

Slain model Abby Choi called ‘birthing machine’ by ex-father-in-law, court hears Choi’s partner Chris Tam takes stand for first time in murder trial, describing day that led to breakdown in model’s relations with ex-in-laws The former father-in-law of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung called her a “birthing machine” and tried to assault her before he allegedly plotted with his two sons to kill her three years ago, a court has heard. uncertain

court → call → her

Choi’s partner, Chris Tam Fong-chun, recounted on Tuesday a bitter argument between the influencer and her former in-laws in what he said was a watershed moment leading to a breakdown in the relationship in mid-2022. asserted

he → recount → mid-2022

Choi was previously married to Alex Kwong Kong-chi, 31, who is standing trial on a joint count of murder alongside his brother Anthony Kwong Kong-kit, 35, and his father Kwong Kau, 68. asserted

who → stand → brother

children → testify → background