Discord among defendants - Chia Ti Lik vs Yap Keng Ho

[Darkcloud]

Discord among defendants
http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking+News/Singapore/Story/STIStory_294516.html

THERE were disagreements in court on Friday as the first prosecution witness took the stand in the ongoing trial of 17 people charged with taking part in an illegal assembly outside Parliament House on Mar 15.

However, this came from among defendants themselves, as they could not see eye-to-eye on a number of matters.

Chief among these was the line of questioning of police photographer Nor Hidah Ali Jinnah, the witness.

At one point, lawyer Chia Ti Lik, a defendant, interrupted fellow defendant Yap Keng Ho's cross-examination to say: 'Your Honour, I do not see the relevance of this line of questioning. And I wonder why the DPP (Deputy Public Prosecutor) has not objected.'

Yap had been questioning the police photographer on the type of flash she used to take pictures of the scene. He said it was to establish the authenticity of the photos.

Staff Sergeant Nor Hidah had been tasked to take pictures of the area where the assembly and procession had allegedly taken place, to establish the setting.

Half an hour of questions from Yap delving into technical details of her camera equipment made his co-defendants lose patience.

 

[tiulehloumoh]

It is a dog bites dog bone in action

 

[myjohnson]

This Uncle Yap character......................................

 

[Ramseth]

There're 19 defendants being charged. SDP keeps saying 18. It's clear that Uncle Yap has been ostracized. But can't blame SDP also, since Uncle Yap claimed he's not part of the protest as his defence.

 

[one2unite]

There're 19 defendants being charged. SDP keeps saying 18. It's clear that Uncle Yap has been ostracized. But can't blame SDP also, since Uncle Yap claimed he's not part of the protest as his defence.

It was clear from day one of the trial that all the other defendants distanced themselves from Yap. They are suspicious of Yap Keng Ho being charged with them. But the DPP, the judge and the 154th mouthpiece are trying to cover up this fact.

 

[DIVISION1]

We need new blood in the opposition if it is to be ever credible. You should be grateful we have the PAP!

 

[one2unite]

This Uncle Yap character......................................

He has been thoroughly exposed in the two days of the trial. All the other defendants and two of the defence counsel have unmasked Yap for what he is, but the DPP and the court seem to be happy in having Yap Keng Ho around. Why?

 

[one2unite]

Discord among defendants
http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking+News/Singapore/Story/STIStory_294516.html

THERE were disagreements in court on Friday as the first prosecution witness took the stand in the ongoing trial of 17 people charged with taking part in an illegal assembly outside Parliament House on Mar 15.

However, this came from among defendants themselves, as they could not see eye-to-eye on a number of matters.

Chief among these was the line of questioning of police photographer Nor Hidah Ali Jinnah, the witness.

At one point, lawyer Chia Ti Lik, a defendant, interrupted fellow defendant Yap Keng Ho's cross-examination to say: 'Your Honour, I do not see the relevance of this line of questioning. And I wonder why the DPP (Deputy Public Prosecutor) has not objected.'

Yap had been questioning the police photographer on the type of flash she used to take pictures of the scene. He said it was to establish the authenticity of the photos.

Staff Sergeant Nor Hidah had been tasked to take pictures of the area where the assembly and procession had allegedly taken place, to establish the setting.

Half an hour of questions from Yap delving into technical details of her camera equipment made his co-defendants lose patience.

Contrary to what the 154th has reported, there were no disagreements among defendants.

The disagreement was only between Yap Keng Ho and the rest. From day one of the trial, all the defendants were unified in opposing the inclusion of Yap as an accused. And yet, the DPP and the judge insisted that Yap be part of the group when he is clearly not. This raises the important question of why the PAP wants to lump Yap together with the others!?

 

[leetahbar]

can explain the reason for this mandate? yap is always seem with chee. it was the later part that more people were added in. the last being F4.

 

[guavatree]

can explain the reason for this mandate? yap is always seem with chee. it was the later part that more people were added in. the last being F4.

paranoid chao ah kwa

you are fucking jealous!

unemployed and too lazy to work

go get a job and stop being a fucking kaypohji!

your appalling gay behavior is worse than a menopause woman!

did you had your menses lately chao ah kwa?

LOL

 

[Wisely]

He has been thoroughly exposed in the two days of the trial. All the other defendants and two of the defence counsel have unmasked Yap for what he is, but the DPP and the court seem to be happy in having Yap Keng Ho around. Why?

Because he was part of the protest?

 

[one2unite]

Because he was part of the protest?

No. Yap Keng Ho was never part of the protest. PAP police have deliberately included him to turn the "trial" into a circus. The 154th mouthpiece is hiding this fact by its distorted reports of the case to further its PAP master's agenda.

 

[scroobal]

No. Yap Keng Ho was never part of the protest. PAP police have deliberately included him to turn the "trial" into a circus. The 154th mouthpiece is hiding this fact by its distorted reports of the case to further its PAP master's agenda.

The fault lies with SDP and Chee. All that is required is to release a press statement disassociating this chap from the cause and all party sponsored and related activites. Place that statement on the Party website.

Prior to the trial, representation should have been made to the courts to separate the trial.

This guy is damaging the cause, forcing the trial to be dragged at the expense of all others in terms of legal costs and other costs and worse, damaging their case.

This is not the first time that this has been suggested to Chee and and SDP. A very simple thing to do for a man who writes volumes and party that releases articles and comments like they have mnothing better to do.

Any particular reason that this is not done? You have a tendency to blame everyone else but the entity that can best resolve it.

Here is another point, some of those charged are not even parfty members, they can easily state that they have nothing to do with this chap and they operate blogs. Wonder what is holding them back?

Haven't seen someone as destructive as this guy for such a long time.

 

[Wisely]

No. Yap Keng Ho was never part of the protest. PAP police have deliberately included him to turn the "trial" into a circus. The 154th mouthpiece is hiding this fact by its distorted reports of the case to further its PAP master's agenda.

How do you explain his presence at the protest, wearing the red t-shirt, and why SDP did not chase him away.

This episode proves exactly the danger of protests - the point PAP was always talking about. It could have been a few JI members instead of Uncle Yap. Strange people just joins a protest and without strong intervention by the organizers, "non violence" becomes "violence".

 

[Porfirio Rubirosa]

Yes, reasonable questions. Strange and curious that CSJ/SDP and his blogging supporters within the TBT 18 have avoided publicly addressing this issue once and for all.

But to be fair to them, I think it was reported that they tried to separate their trial from Yap but this application was rejected by the court.

The fault lies with SDP and Chee. All that is required is to release a press statement disassociating this chap from the cause and all party sponsored and related activites. Place that statement on the Party website.

Prior to the trial, representation should have been made to the courts to separate the trial.

This guy is damaging the cause, forcing the trial to be dragged at the expense of all others in terms of legal costs and other costs and worse, damaging their case.

This is not the first time that this has been suggested to Chee and and SDP. A very simple thing to do for a man who writes volumes and party that releases articles and comments like they have mnothing better to do.

Any particular reason that this is not done? You have a tendency to blame everyone else but the entity that can best resolve it.

Here is another point, some of those charged are not even parfty members, they can easily state that they have nothing to do with this chap and they operate blogs. Wonder what is holding them back?

.

 

[scroobal]

But to be fair to them, I think it was reported that they tried to separate their trial from Yap but this application was rejected by the court.

I thought that the application was made at the start of trial rather than earlier.

Nevertheless, their website throws out everything including the kitchedn sink except relevant and significant issues. Jeeesus!, Yap doing more damage than even the press could.

Another application should be made and from a qualified real lawyer with a good track record and I will be surprised if the judge turns them down after what he witnessed. Of course, if I was the DPP and even if totally disinterested in politics , the temptation to just see the fun is too great.

 

[leetahbar]

lamei boasted that "she can't wait to have FUN in court". maybe she thought it's court the furniture showroom and not court at the kangaroo hill with a detention jail at basement.

 

[guavatree]

lamei boasted that "she can't wait to have FUN in court". maybe she thought it's court the furniture showroom and not court at the kangaroo hill with a detention jail at basement.

bapok stealing temple donations is fun for you lah who dun know .... LOL

 

[leetahbar]

words from the troll's mouth:

But before the Judge could gave a reply to John, Yap hijacked the cross-examination with his request of asking the witness to leave the courtroom for 1 minute as he need to address certain issues with the court without the witness presense. INTERESTINGLY, the judge allowed Yap’s request and witness was told to leave the court room and Yap addresssed the issue of authenticity of the pictures blah blah blah. I drifted off after two sentences from Yap as I decided that what he was saying was utter rubbish.

so another set of reasoning for that once she had slapped herself is it??

 

[guavatree]

words from throll's mouth:ut beforthe cross-examinion [OL[]wit his request of asking the witness to leav te curtroofor 1 miute ashe nedtoaddre certa issues with the court withot the witness presen. INTEESNGLY, the jud le p’s reest and wess ws told to leave the cort rm and Yap adressse te issue of authentty othe ptures blah blah blah. I drifted fter two senc from Yaps [COLOagenta" decid hat he as saying was utte rubbish[/]o ather set of reasoning fr tt once she had slped herself ist??:csed:

paranoid chao ah kwa

you are fucking jealous!

unemployed and too lazy to work

go get a job and stop being a fucking kaypohji!

your appalling gay behavior is worse than a menopause woman!

did you had your menses lately chao ah kwa?

LOL