Defendents' lawyers want a survey to figure out whether Ng and Mak will be able to receive a fair trial in the state of Washington, due to pre-trial publicity.
Sonny Kwan agrees to give information and cooperate with police in exchange for light sentence. Kwan Fung Mak is also expected to make a similar plea agreement.
Opinion piece. Ron Chew argues that disclosing sealed information would prevent defendents Mak and Ng from having a fair trial. Chew argues that the Seattle Times and Post Intelligencer are wrong to pursue disclosure.
Article discusses police trip to Vancouver while searching for missing suspect Tong Ng. Also mentions arrest of Sonny Kwan and Kwan Fung Mak for tampering with evidence.