A Hong Kong court has bailed internet personality “Mrs Ho”, while husband “Mr Ho” remains under police supervision in hospital in connection with a domestic violence dispute between the pair that resulted in the wife suffering a knife wound.
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West Kowloon Court heard the case on Saturday morning, a day after the couple were arrested and charged.
Ho Huen, a 77-year-old who is widely known as Mr Ho, has been charged with unlawfully and maliciously wounding his wife with intent to do grievous bodily harm.
A court document shows that 44-year-old Ye Xiuding, known as Mrs Ho, is facing a charge of unlawfully and maliciously wounding her husband.
The couple first garnered media attention during a whirlwind romance that saw the older Hongkonger tie the knot with the younger mainland Chinese woman within a month of meeting each other.
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They appeared on prime-time television, flaunting a Rolex watch and a diamond ring valued at over HK$200,000 (US$25,533) that were gifts from Mr Ho to his wife, sparking discussions about their eligibility for public housing.