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Vietnam exonerates ex-MP Nguyen Sy Cuong for fatal crash; victim's family chose not to press charges amid online outrage

Vietnam has exonerated former MP Nguyen Sy Cuong for a fatal crash that killed a teenager, as the victim's family opted not to press charges despite public outrage. Authorities stated Cuong's valid license and lack of alcohol in his system contributed to the decision.

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Former National Assembly member Nguyen Sy Cuong was exonerated for a fatal crash that occurred on May 30, 2025, where he struck a teenager and her father before colliding with a tree in Hanoi.2345

Despite significant online outrage, the victim's family chose not to press charges, leading to the decision not to prosecute Cuong. A VTV broadcast revealed that the police investigation determined Cuong was driving in the wrong lane, but he held a valid driver's license and had no alcohol in his system.

Prosecutor Ngo Hong Son stated that Cuong met “the criteria for exemption from criminal prosecution.”

Deputy director of Hanoi city police, Nguyen Duc Long, emphasized Cuong's admission of guilt and efforts to remedy the situation, noting, “We have no complaints, nor do we have any reservations or questions regarding how the investigative agency handled our family's case.”

The family's decision to waive criminal prosecution was highlighted in the broadcast, which aimed to address the public's concerns regarding the handling of the case.

This incident raises questions about accountability and the influence of social status in legal proceedings in Vietnam.

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“The police investigation found that Nguyen Sy Cuong was driving in the wrong lane at the time of the accident. Despite this, prosecutor Ngo Hong Son stated he met the criteria for exemption from criminal prosecution, and the victim's father expressed no complaints about the investigation.”
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Vietnam exonerates ex-MP Nguyen Sy Cuong for fatal crash after online outrage; family requested no prosecution.

Vietnamese police announced an exemption from criminal liability to former National Assembly member Nguyen Sy Cuong involved in a car crash that resulted in the death of an 18-year-old.

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  • Nguyen Sy Cuong, a former deputy head of the National Assembly, was involved in a fatal crash on May 30, 2025, which resulted in the death of an 18-year-old and injuries to her father.
  • Following intense online outrage last week, Vietnamese police announced on August 17 that Cuong would be exempt from criminal liability.
  • The victim's family requested that Cuong not face criminal prosecution, which influenced the police's decision.
  • The crash occurred when Cuong ploughed into the teenager and her father before hitting a tree on a Hanoi street.
  • The case gained widespread attention on social media, leading to public outrage over the perceived leniency towards Cuong.
  • Authorities faced criticism for lack of transparency regarding the case, which some believe could have mitigated public anger.
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