Cambodian dissident dresses up as 'Lady Justice' for trial

Theary Seng poses in front of Phnom Penh municipal court ahead of her hearing in Phnom Penh on May 3, 2022. - AP

PHNOM PENH (AP): An outspoken critic of Cambodia’s government dressed up as "Lady Justice,” complete with scale and blindfold, to bring attention to her case as lawyers in her trial for treason presented their final arguments on Tuesday (May 3).

Theary Seng, a Cambodian American lawyer, is charged with conspiracy to commit treason and incitement to commit a felony, which together carry a maximum jail sentence of 12 years.