The Limits of Compassion: Delusions and the Law In Hong Kong's justice system, few cases have sparked as much controversy as that of Matthew Choi, a 36 year old former software developer accused of murdering a taxi driver in an unprovoked attack.
This case began as a straightforward murder trial but has now descended into a debate about the limits of compassion and the role of psychiatry in determining guilt.
Choi's defense hinges on his claim that he was suffering from delusions that authorities were harassing him with electromagnetic waves, rendering him unable to be held accountable for his actions.