NUS law professor in CPIB probe over exchanging grades for sex

[Vinnie]

Law prof in sex-for-grades trial to be assessed at IMH

By Claire Huang
POSTED: 18 Apr 2013 1:11 PM

The law professor accused of corruption in the sex-for-grades trial will be going to the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) for assessment.

National University of Singapore (NUS) law professor Tey Tsun Hang. (photo: Francine Lim, channelnewsasia.com)

SINGAPORE: The law professor accused of corruption in the sex-for-grades trial will be going to the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) for assessment.

Tey Tsun Hang, 41, faces six allegations of obtaining gifts and sex from his former student Darinne Ko, in return for giving her better grades between May and July 2010.

On Thursday morning, Tey's lawyer made an application for his client to see a forensic psychiatrist at IMH to determine if he is fit to stand trial.

The move comes after Tey felt unwell on Wednesday and had to seek treatment at the National University Hospital.

There, he was diagnosed with acute hyperventilation and was referred to a forensic psychiatrist at IMH.

- CNA/xq

 

[Vinnie]

Not wrong to have relationship with student: law prof in sex-for-grades trial

By Claire Huang
POSTED: 17 Apr 2013 11:12 PM

Tey Tsun Hang on Wednesday said he did not think it was wrng for him to have a relationship with a student.

National University of Singapore (NUS) law professor Tey Tsun Hang. (photo: Francine Lim, channelnewsasia.com)

SINGAPORE: The law professor defending himself in a sex-for-grades corruption trial on Wednesday said he did not think it was wrong for him to have a relationship with a student.

Tey Tsun Hang, 41, is defending himself against six counts of corruptly obtaining gratification in the form of gifts and sex from his then-student Darinne Ko Wen Hui, 23, between May and July 2010 in return for lifting her grades.

Tey on Wednesday told the court that he did not see anything wrong with him continuing to teach Ms Ko, even though their relationship ended in late 2010.

He however admitted that he failed to declare the relationship and gifts to the National University of Singapore (NUS), as required by the university's code of conduct.

Lead prosecutor Andre Jumabhoy then charged that Tey tried to conceal the relationship and gifts from NUS so that he could continue teaching Ms Ko.

Tey denied this, saying that he tried to stop Ms Ko from enrolling in one of his courses after their relationship ended.

Ms Ko enrolled in a course taught by Tey in 2011.

Mr Jumabhoy pointed out that by that point time, Tey had already taught Ms Ko two other subjects.

"Two out of three courses isn't bad, is it Mr Tey?" said the prosecutor, to which Tey replied: "If you are saying I advantaged her in the two courses, the results show that she was not."

Another point of contention was the payment for gifts.

Ms Ko allegedly gave Tey a Frederic Chopin edition Mont Blanc pen, two CYC tailored shirts, and an iPod. She also paid for a group dinner hosted by Tey at an Italian restaurant. The items and dinner amounted to about S$2,415.

During the first tranche of the trial in January this year, Tey said he issued a cheque amounting to S$2,500 in July 2010 before Ms Ko left for an overseas study stint.

However when Ms Ko testified in January, she said no such cheque was given to her.

Tey then said that he made the cheque out to Ms Ko but she refused to accept it, leading him to pay her in cash.

Ms Ko however also denied receiving the cash.

On Wednesday, when asked if he found it odd that Ms Ko denied ever receiving the cheque and cash, Tey said his "heart sank" when he heard her answer.

Tey also told the court on Wednesday that he was aware and concerned that Ms Ko was earning only a small allowance from her internships and thus wanted to pay her back for the gifts she had bought, as well as the dinner for which she paid.

Tey said he did an estimate before the dinner took place as he wanted to reimburse Ms Ko before she left Singapore. Ms Ko was to leave the country on 3 August 2010.

This prompted the prosecution to ask why Tey did not pay for the Mont Blanc pen and the tailored shirts first; Mr Jumabhoy pointed out that by 15 June, 2010, Tey knew the cost of the pen but did not pay her.

Tey replied saying that it was because he did not want to sully their relationship by talking about money.

Mr Jumabhoy however pointed out that on 22 June 2010, while the pair was at the tailor's, Tey could have offered to pay for Ms Ko's shirts but he did not.

Tey explained that he had, at the back of his mind, wanted to pay Ms Ko back for the pen and shirts.

However he added that it was "not nice" to reimburse Ms Ko item by item so he decided to work out the cost of the dinner and issue a cheque for all the gifts.

Tey said he innocently thought to reimburse her in one sitting, which was why he made out the S$2,500 cheque to her.

Another point of contention in court on Wednesday was a revelation by the defence, who said that Ms Ko had asked for Tey to reimburse her S$1,000 upon returning from her overseas stint in 2011. Ms Ko did so after requests from her mother, said Tey.

This lead the prosecution to stress that it was the first time the court heard Ms Ko's mother wanted S$1,000 from Tey, and that it was very different from Ms Ko's court testimony.

Ms Ko had previously testified that Tey did not pay her for the gifts or dinner. The dinner was hosted by Tey but by late 2010 the pair had broken up.

Tey on Wednesday said he paid Ms Ko as he did not want "to quibble" over it.

This led Mr Jumabhoy to point out that Tey "should be aggrieved", adding that nowhere in his statements did Tey ever mention such an important point, which could clear him of the charges.

"But this is an important point!" said Mr Jumabhoy. "The basis for saying 'I'm not corrupt' is 'I have paid back every penny'.”

The prosecutor also pointed out that if Tey's account is accurate, the law professor had gone over and beyond by paying Ms Ko the S$1,000.

This lead Tey to explain again that he did not want to quibble over money.

The prosecution's case is that Tey never paid Ms Ko for any of the gifts nor the dinner.

Ms Ko was saddled with an unpaid bill for six months for a dinner hosted by Tey before she sought reimbursement in early 2011, said the prosecution.

Tey disagreed.

After lunch, the trial was adjourned for about an hour after it started as Tey was sick and had to see a doctor.

The trial continues.

- CNA/jc

 

[ChewCheng]

Back to the basic. IMH is bigger than court. Wayang until got mental record then will be okay already.

 

[Lordshiva]

Back to the basic. IMH is bigger than court. Wayang until got mental record then will be okay already.

eh....go to IMH and kena detained there quite terok ok? last time got this crazy bastard go and langgar with the ex cj yung pang how got royally silenced that way also what......

 

[IamTiong]

But got IMH record no need to serve jail term right?

eh....go to IMH and kena detained there quite terok ok? last time got this crazy bastard go and langgar with the ex cj yung pang how got royally silenced that way also what......

 

[Lordshiva]

But got IMH record no need to serve jail term right?

dont think it works that way.....but at least he wont kena go prison and get tortured by the other inmates all waiting for him there...


someone said that this is private sector corruption so why the fuck is everyone talking about jail term as if he is some public servant who has accpeted bribe??/different type of case right? if he kena jail term thats actually quite unfair .....


dont forget some bastard PAP SPH dog makan thousands of dollars from a needy student fund also walked out free and got just a fine only!!!!!

 

[ChewCheng]

No jail term means he can still teach in University like Hong Kong right? Consider no criminal records?

 

[Vinnie]

Law prof's trial in sex-for-grades case adjourned for second day

By Claire Huang
POSTED: 19 Apr 2013 10:52 AM

The trial of the law professor defending himself in the sex-for-grades corruption case has been adjourned for a second consecutive day. Tey Tsun Hang, 41, is accused of obtaining gifts and sex from former student Darinne Ko, in exchange for giving her better grades between May and July 2010.

National University of Singapore (NUS) law professor Tey Tsun Hang. (photo: Francine Lim, channelnewsasia.com)

SINGAPORE: The trial of the law professor defending himself in the sex-for-grades corruption case has been adjourned for a second consecutive day.

Tey Tsun Hang, 41, is accused of obtaining gifts and sex from former student Darinne Ko, in exchange for giving her better grades between May and July 2010.

The move to adjourn follows Thursday's application by Tey's lawyer, Peter Low, for his client to see a forensic psychiatrist at the Institute of Mental Health.

The court heard the forensic psychiatrist was unable to see Tey on Thursday and an appointment will be made over the weekend instead.

Both prosecution and defence will return to court on Monday, when it will be known if Tey is fit to stand trial.

- CNA/xq

 

[Lordshiva]

get the feeling tha this mama DPP Jumabhoy is one fucking wayang kinsg who is playing to the gallery and giving important sound bites....


eh dei mama poh dah la understand ccb!!

you wanna be so solid try playing for the accused instead of grandstanding as a fucking DPP ...hahahahah

 

[wendychan]

get the feeling tha this mama DPP Jumabhoy is one fucking wayang kinsg who is playing to the gallery and giving important sound bites....


eh dei mama poh dah la understand ccb!!

you wanna be so solid try playing for the accused instead of grandstanding as a fucking DPP ...hahahahah

wonder if its worth queueing up to watch the trial...

 

[GoldenDragon]

wonder if its worth queueing up to watch the trial...

Need to queue? I may go kaypoh but main target is to bio the 2 female lawyers. See you in court.

 

[wtfjohndoe1]

What is this deal about another student, rachel low, being involved?

 

[Lordshiva]

What is this deal about another student, rachel low, being involved?

why u so interested?

eh your gf is it? dun dare to ask how many times she got fucked and had to give presents to get her 2-1 is it?

u so interested why dont you just ask her yourself?

 

[ray_of_hope]

As the trial progresses his acting skills will improve. More and more fainting spells to come... lol

 

[Nik1971]

As the trial progresses his acting skills will improve. More and more fainting spells to come... lol

He looks like one of the guys from Noose..

 

[Vinnie]

Sex-for-grades trial adjourned, law prof to see forensic psychiatrist

By Claire Huang
POSTED: 22 Apr 2013 3:03 PM

The corruption trial of the law professor implicated in a sex-for-grades case has been adjourned until 6 May.

National University of Singapore (NUS) law professor Tey Tsun Hang. (photo: Francine Lim, channelnewsasia.com)

SINGAPORE: The corruption trial of the law professor implicated in a sex-for-grades case has been adjourned until 6 May.

The postponement comes after the defence requested time for Tey Tsun Hang to see a forensic psychiatrist at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH).

A report by IMH on Tey's condition is expected to be ready in two weeks' time and will determine whether Tey is fit to stand trial.

After discussions lasting more than two hours on Monday morning, the district judge decided that trial will resume in May so that Tey can seek assessment from IMH.

The trial was adjourned last week after Tey suffered a relapse of acute hyperventilation.

On Monday, the court heard that Tey has "dissociative amnesia" and is mentally fatigued.

Tey Tsun Hang, who turned 42 on Monday, is defending himself against six counts of corruptly obtaining gratification in the form of gifts and sex from his then-student Darinne Ko Wen Hui, 23, between May and July 2010 in return for lifting her grades.

- CNA/jc

 

[wtfjohndoe1]

why u so interested?

eh your gf is it? dun dare to ask how many times she got fucked and had to give presents to get her 2-1 is it?

u so interested why dont you just ask her yourself?

? Whats wrong with you. I'm just asking because it showed up on this forum and then disappeared before I can read anything.

 

[ChewCheng]

Tey is trying to drag the case so that he can continue to be paid by NUS. For every month he can drag, it is another $20,000 in the pocket.

 

[ChewCheng]

Some people here are just very defensive about Tey and anything about him.

? Whats wrong with you. I'm just asking because it showed up on this forum and then disappeared before I can read anything.

 

[Vinnie]

Sex-for-grades trial resumes after law prof declared fit to testify

Former NUS law professor Tey Tsun Hang at court on Jan 10, 2013. Tey is on trial for corruptly obtaining sex and gifts from a former student in exchange for better grades. Today file photo

BY CLAIRE HUANG JINGYI

SINGAPORE — The corruption trial of law professor Tey Tsun Hang resumed today after a two-week break. This follows the adjournment of the sex-for-grades trial in late April.

Tey’s lawyer, Peter Low, had made a request then to the court for his client to seek assessment from a forensic psychiatrist at the Institute of the Mental Health. The move was for the forensic psychiatrist to determine if Tey is fit to stand trial.

This morning, the court heard that Tey is well enough to testify.

With a thick scarf wrapped around his neck, the former district judge continued to take the stand as he was questioned by prosecutor Andre Jumabhoy.

The morning proceedings moved along slowly as Tey refused to answer Mr Jumabhoy’s questions directly, forcing the prosecutor to repeat himself. At one point, Mr Jumabhoy said pointedly that Tey should not “play dumb” in court.

This upset Tey, who demanded that the prosecutor stop the “name-calling” as it was “very insulting”.

Tey, 42, is accused of obtaining gratification in the form of gifts and sex from former student Darinne Ko in return for giving her better grades between May and July 2010. CHANNEL NEWSASIA