City Telecomm (CTI) has not even received their broadcasting license yet and its founder, Ricky Wong (王維基), is already facing a myriad of negative press. ATV’s Sheng Pinru (盛品儒) held a press conference yesterday on behalf of the ATV Board of Directors to claim that they suspect Ricky stole some important documents and funds prior to his departure as CEO from ATV. Sheng stated that it was impossible for Ricky to compile the proper documentation and file for a broadcasting license within a year because he is unfamiliar with the dealings of the entertainment industry. Sheng also pointed out that Ricky used his relationship with good friend, Andy Ho (何安達), former Chief Executive’s Information Commissioner, to persuade members of the government into supporting the free public broadcast license at a cocktail party earlier in the month. Andy was quick to refute the claim to clarify that he only greeted guests at the party and did not participate in any coercion of any sort. Sheng, not worried about legal implications, will investigate the matter on behalf of ATV because he is suspicious of illegal activity. Following the claims from ATV, Ricky published an announcement to clear his name along with 5 other colleagues. Ricky states that he did not steal any documents from ATV and even questioned if ATV has anything worthy for people to want to copy. Ricky has already contacted his attorneys and will sue ATV for defamation while requesting for an apology. He also urges the Communications Authority and Gregory So (蘇錦樑) from the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development to address the issue and look into the matter in order to stop the false accusations from ATV. Creds: Apple Daily
