Suspect whose case led to Hong Kong’s unrest leaves prison

HONG KONG (AP) — A murder suspect whose case indirectly led to Hong Kong’s ongoing protests has been freed from prison.

Chan Tong-kai told reporters Wednesday he was willing to turn himself in to authorities in Taiwan, where he is wanted for killing of his girlfriend. He was released after serving a separate sentence for money laundering offenses.

Chan could t be sent to Taiwan because semi-automous Hong Kong has extrition agreement with self-ruled Taiwan. Hong Kong’s leer h offered legislation to close what she called a “loophole” but bill sparked widespre protests over concerns it put residents at risk of being sent into mainland China’s murky judicial system.