Key takeaways:
- A Hong Kong court has dismissed a gun charge against Washington state Senator Jeff Wilson.
- Wilson had self-declared that he was carrying the gun at the airport, had a clear criminal record in Hong Kong, and made his admission in an open manner.
- The court dismissed the charge against Wilson, citing his clear criminal record and his open admission of the mistake.
A Hong Kong court has dismissed a gun charge against Washington state Senator Jeff Wilson, who was arrested after he carried a gun into the Chinese territory in what he called an “honest mistake.”
At a court hearing on Monday, the prosecution said that Wilson had self-declared that he was carrying the gun at the airport on October 21st, had a clear criminal record in Hong Kong, and made his admission in an open manner.
In a statement, Wilson said, “Over the Pacific, I reached into my briefcase for gum and felt my gun instead. The gun was an unloaded revolver. This was a mistake on my part, and I regret it.”
Wilson is a Republican state senator from Washington. He was arrested at the Hong Kong airport after security personnel found the gun in his briefcase.
The court dismissed the charge against Wilson, citing his clear criminal record and his open admission of the mistake. Wilson was released from custody after the hearing.
The incident has sparked debate about the safety of travelers in Hong Kong. Some have argued that Wilson should have been more aware of the laws in the territory, while others have said that the incident highlights the need for more stringent security measures at airports.
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