Prosecution seeks to impeach key witness in sex-for-grades trial
By Claire Huang | Posted: 11 January 2013 1748 hrs
SINGAPORE: The prosecution in the corruption trial of the National University of Singapore (NUS) law professor has sought to impeach the credibility of its key witness, Darinne Ko Wen Hui.
It argued that there are discrepancies between Ms Ko's testimony in court on Friday and the evidence she gave to the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) in April last year.
Ms Ko, 23, is the key witness in the trial, dubbed the sex-for-grades case - involving her former professor, Tey Tsun Hang, 41.
The prosecution had shown Ms Ko photographs of her and Tey, allegedly taken after they had sex.
When asked about some of the photos, Ms Ko said she could not remember when and where it took place.
Apparently, her claim is not consistent with her statement to the CPIB.
With impeachment, the judge will have to decide at the end of the trial which evidence to take into consideration.
Earlier in the morning, Tey asked the prosecution to provide information on the grades of a few former students.
He said he filed a criminal motion in the High Court in August last year to ask for information from NUS on the grades of Ms Ko and four other students who were called up by the CPIB during investigations.
Tey had asked for the information to support his assertion that false confessions were extracted from him.
Chief District Judge Tan Siong Thye ordered the prosecution and defence to sort out issue before continuing with the examination of Ms Ko.
Tey, a former district judge, faces six counts of corruption.
He is accused of obtaining gratification in the form of gifts and sex from Ms Ko between May and July 2010.
The gifts included tailor-made shirts, an iPod and a Montblanc pen.
The prosecution said these were inducements to show favour in his assessment of Ms Ko's academic performance.
- CNA/xq
- wong chee tat :)
Friday, January 11, 2013
与郑尊行发生性关系 女学生：因为我爱他
Thursday, 10 January 2013 22:30
与郑尊行发生性关系 女学生：因为我爱他
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记者：林伟玲
新闻视频
国大法学院副教授，涉嫌接受女学生财色贿赂的案子，周四开审。涉案女生供证时说，与教授发生性关系，是因为爱对方，送他礼物是因为两人在交往。不过主控官指，无论被告和女生之间存在什么关系，他仍然是仗着职权利用学生，在接受利益时，存在贪污意图。
身为控方证人的女生Darinne Ko Wen Hui在庭上表示，自己是在2010年5月初，协助被告郑尊行编写一本书籍并展开研究工作时，而与对方熟络起来。后来，她送了700多元名笔给郑尊行，仅是以朋友身份送他的生日礼物；过后两人开始交往，她便送他衬衫和音乐播放器。当被问及为何与被告发生性关系时，证人称那是因为自己爱郑尊行。
主控官在开庭陈词中强调，无论两人关系如何，案子的关键在于被告接受利益时的行为和意图。主控官指被告积极将自己塑造成一个可以影响涉案女生成绩表现的人，以换取好处。例如被告曾向证人透露，她在班级上的排名，而这是其他学生所不知道的。
为获准盘问证人，郑尊行也在审讯一开始时，就撤销刘比得律师的代表，换上律师袍为自己进行辩护。郑尊行被控六项贪污罪名，指他两次和Ko Wen Hui进行性行为；三次接受她的礼物，以及一次要她支付晚餐账单，作为给她高分的酬劳。审讯将在周五续审。
- wong chee tat :)
与郑尊行发生性关系 女学生：因为我爱他
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记者：林伟玲
新闻视频
国大法学院副教授，涉嫌接受女学生财色贿赂的案子，周四开审。涉案女生供证时说，与教授发生性关系，是因为爱对方，送他礼物是因为两人在交往。不过主控官指，无论被告和女生之间存在什么关系，他仍然是仗着职权利用学生，在接受利益时，存在贪污意图。
身为控方证人的女生Darinne Ko Wen Hui在庭上表示，自己是在2010年5月初，协助被告郑尊行编写一本书籍并展开研究工作时，而与对方熟络起来。后来，她送了700多元名笔给郑尊行，仅是以朋友身份送他的生日礼物；过后两人开始交往，她便送他衬衫和音乐播放器。当被问及为何与被告发生性关系时，证人称那是因为自己爱郑尊行。
主控官在开庭陈词中强调，无论两人关系如何，案子的关键在于被告接受利益时的行为和意图。主控官指被告积极将自己塑造成一个可以影响涉案女生成绩表现的人，以换取好处。例如被告曾向证人透露，她在班级上的排名，而这是其他学生所不知道的。
为获准盘问证人，郑尊行也在审讯一开始时，就撤销刘比得律师的代表，换上律师袍为自己进行辩护。郑尊行被控六项贪污罪名，指他两次和Ko Wen Hui进行性行为；三次接受她的礼物，以及一次要她支付晚餐账单，作为给她高分的酬劳。审讯将在周五续审。
- wong chee tat :)
Sex-for-grades case: NUS professor "coerced into confession"
Sex-for-grades case: NUS professor "coerced into confession"
By Alvina Soh | Posted: 24 September 2012 1942 hrs
SINGAPORE: National University of Singapore (NUS) Law professor Tey Tsun Hang, who is at the centre of the sex-for-grades scandal, claims he was coerced into confessing to his alleged offences.
According to his lawyer, Mr Peter Low, Tey was diagnosed with Acute Stress Disorder and Altered Mental Status after he was arrested, and was in a "fragile mental state throughout the interrogation sessions".
Tey faces six corruption charges for allegedly showing favour to his student, Darinne Ko Wen Hui, between May and July 2010.
In a hearing on Monday, Tey's defence counsel, which now includes MP for Aljunied GRC, Sylvia Lim, filed four criminal motions.
The motions were filed against the National University of Singapore, Alexandra Hospital and the prosecution.
Mr Low said he wanted information from NUS on the grades of Ms Ko and four other students.
He said this was "relevant" as his client was "coerced into signing confessions" and "forced into admitting to taking gifts such as tea leaves and obtaining sex in exchange for unjustified favourable grades."
In response, NUS, represented by lawyers from Drew & Napier, said it will comply with the judge's decision on whether NUS has to disclose the grades.
Mr Low also said he wanted Tey's psychiatric and medical reports from Alexandra Hospital.
Mr Low told the court that Tey was on psychoactive drugs when he made his confessions.
He said Tey was rushed to Alexandra Hospital within 12 hours of his arrest and interrogated at the Corrupt Practices Investigations Bureau (CPIB).
The court heard that Tey was then treated and diagnosed with Acute Stress Disorder and Altered Mental Status.
Mr Low added that "false confessions" were extracted from the day Tey was discharged from the hospital right through the last interrogation session.
Mr Low then requested for disclosure of Tey's hospitalisation record, medical prescriptions, and identities of the nurses who attended to him.
But in response, Alexandra Hospital claimed it had already given a "very detailed report" which included such information.
Lawyer for Alexandra Hospital, Ms Kuah Boon Theng, added it will "readily provide" clarifications if Tey's counsel team required more information.
Mr Low also wanted clarification of charges and critical witness statements from the prosecution, to better prepare Tey's defence.
He said this included times and places of the alleged intercourse.
Lastly, the defence counsel also requested for trial dates, which were originally fixed to start three weeks from Monday, to be postponed to mid-December onwards.
Mr Low told the court this is to allow "sufficient time for proper preparation".
He said "the rush for an early trial hampers proper preparation of Tey's defence and prejudices his chances of a fair trial."
A judgement is expected to be given on Tuesday.
- CNA/cc
- wong chee tat :)
By Alvina Soh | Posted: 24 September 2012 1942 hrs
SINGAPORE: National University of Singapore (NUS) Law professor Tey Tsun Hang, who is at the centre of the sex-for-grades scandal, claims he was coerced into confessing to his alleged offences.
According to his lawyer, Mr Peter Low, Tey was diagnosed with Acute Stress Disorder and Altered Mental Status after he was arrested, and was in a "fragile mental state throughout the interrogation sessions".
Tey faces six corruption charges for allegedly showing favour to his student, Darinne Ko Wen Hui, between May and July 2010.
In a hearing on Monday, Tey's defence counsel, which now includes MP for Aljunied GRC, Sylvia Lim, filed four criminal motions.
The motions were filed against the National University of Singapore, Alexandra Hospital and the prosecution.
Mr Low said he wanted information from NUS on the grades of Ms Ko and four other students.
He said this was "relevant" as his client was "coerced into signing confessions" and "forced into admitting to taking gifts such as tea leaves and obtaining sex in exchange for unjustified favourable grades."
In response, NUS, represented by lawyers from Drew & Napier, said it will comply with the judge's decision on whether NUS has to disclose the grades.
Mr Low also said he wanted Tey's psychiatric and medical reports from Alexandra Hospital.
Mr Low told the court that Tey was on psychoactive drugs when he made his confessions.
He said Tey was rushed to Alexandra Hospital within 12 hours of his arrest and interrogated at the Corrupt Practices Investigations Bureau (CPIB).
The court heard that Tey was then treated and diagnosed with Acute Stress Disorder and Altered Mental Status.
Mr Low added that "false confessions" were extracted from the day Tey was discharged from the hospital right through the last interrogation session.
Mr Low then requested for disclosure of Tey's hospitalisation record, medical prescriptions, and identities of the nurses who attended to him.
But in response, Alexandra Hospital claimed it had already given a "very detailed report" which included such information.
Lawyer for Alexandra Hospital, Ms Kuah Boon Theng, added it will "readily provide" clarifications if Tey's counsel team required more information.
Mr Low also wanted clarification of charges and critical witness statements from the prosecution, to better prepare Tey's defence.
He said this included times and places of the alleged intercourse.
Lastly, the defence counsel also requested for trial dates, which were originally fixed to start three weeks from Monday, to be postponed to mid-December onwards.
Mr Low told the court this is to allow "sufficient time for proper preparation".
He said "the rush for an early trial hampers proper preparation of Tey's defence and prejudices his chances of a fair trial."
A judgement is expected to be given on Tuesday.
- CNA/cc
- wong chee tat :)
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