Dropping the charges and releasing them is fine procedurally, but what about the public's right to know?

There has been progress in a rape case in Hong Kong: two mainland men are charged with sexually assaulting a drunken woman at a hotel in Mong Kok in November 2025. The prosecution withdrew the charges and the case was approved; the two have been released. The magistrate stated that although the two admitted to having sexual relations with the complainant, it does not constitute self-incrimination; the prosecution said that after further investigation and legal advice, they decided to withdraw the charges. Community disclosures suggest that the two may be ME BD.