Nguyen Phương Hằng refuses apologizing to Vy Oanh and Đàm Vĩnh Hưng

In a recent development on September 21st, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Court commenced

During this court session, Nguyen Phương Hằng defended herself by asserting that she had been subjected to numerous offensive text messages, causing her

Before the trial proceeded further, the presiding judge granted Nguyen Phương Hằng a five-minute recess to reflect on the situation. Subsequently, she contended that she had already paid a hefty price for her actions, having spent 18 months in prison, and thus saw no need to

At the trial, Ms. Nguyễn Thị Mỹ Oanh (singer Vy Oanh) had chosen not to express her opinion regarding the charges. As for Mr. Huỳnh Minh Hưng (singer Đàm Vĩnh Hưng), he believed that Ms. Hằng's actions had tarnished his reputation and honor, causing him humiliation. Mr. Hưng was willing to forgo any material compensation but, in exchange, insisted that Ms. Hằng issues a public apology to him in front of the court and the media.

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issue a public apology

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