City Harvest church founder Kong Hee and 4 others arrested
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i wanna be a professional beegger when i grow up.
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Yeap, so far no more news. Thought the case would be heard again in Nov 2012. Hmm...they are still not in Singapore I guess.
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Originally posted by zulkifli mahmood:
Yeap, so far no more news. Thought the case would be heard again in Nov 2012. Hmm…they are still not in Singapore I guess.
This morning in Straits Times: Singapore government showing zero tolerance to SMRT drivers for breaking the law.
I hope PAP remember that when Kong trial starts...if it starts. It is very unusual that zero news is found anywhere. Zero - nada - none.
Having a PAP MP as a lawyer is already paying off? Kong did not become MEGA rich by being stupid did he?
I wonder when or if we heard the last of the CHC saga.
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Originally posted by JT1983:
This morning in Straits Times: Singapore government showing zero tolerance to SMRT drivers for breaking the law.
I hope PAP remember that when Kong trial starts...if it starts. It is very unusual that zero news is found anywhere. Zero - nada - none.
Having a PAP MP as a lawyer is already paying off? Kong did not become MEGA rich by being stupid did he?
I wonder when or if we heard the last of the CHC saga.
May be may be one of the PAP members attend the church and know con hee and so .... . . . . . . .
No news means good news for con hee.
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one by one they got brainwashed, so drop all charges
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Originally posted by troublemaker2005:
i wanna be a professional beegger when i grow up.
k.
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why isn't a trial been set for Kong Hee and gang?
He has committed a crime, he has to pay!
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I think a lot of them travelling overseas.
Not free.
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the rich are "free to go"
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Money, it is money and money again..........
Looks like con hee is scott free, hallelujah to his God, his God very bless him, bless him commit crime and be scott free !!!!
"HOly holy holy" so "holy" so holely............................. -
From: http://sgforums.com/forums/4163/topics/448275?page=27
City Harvest leader wants to hire Queen's Counsel
He says he cannot find senior counsel to represent him
Chew Eng Han said most senior counsel in Singapore cannot represent him for various reasons. -- ST FILE PHOTO
By JENNANI DURAIONE of the ministry leaders accused of conspiring to cheat City Harvest Church of more than $50 million is applying to hire a Queen's Counsel (QC) - the most elite of British lawyers - to represent him here.
Chew Eng Han, 52, the church's investment manager, told The Straits Times he is taking the unusual move because he could not find a senior counsel to represent him.
The mega church's senior pastor Kong Hee and five other key ministry leaders, including Chew, were arrested and charged in June with conspiring to cheat the church of millions of dollars.
They are alleged to have funnelled $24 million into sham bond investments to further the music career of Kong's pop singer wife, Ho Yeow Sun.
They are also alleged to have misappropriated a further $26.6 million in church funds to cover up the first amount.
QCs are specially appointed senior barristers recognised for their specialised skills and expertise.
"I've gone through the list of senior counsel many times, and most of them can't do it for various reasons," Chew said. He added that he wanted a lawyer who was an elite in his profession and who had experience in cases of this nature, so as to not short-change himself, as he was central to the court case as the church's investment manager.
"This is the least I need to do for my family, to get the best legal representation to clear my name and to establish my innocence," he said.
Chew, deputy pastor Tan Ye Peng, 39, church finance manager Sharon Tan, 36, and former finance manager Serina Wee, 35, face between seven and 10 charges of criminal breach of trust and falsifying accounts. Kong, 47, and former church management board member John Lam Leng Hung, 44, each face three charges of criminal breach of trust.
With the exception of Kong, who will be represented by MP Edwin Tong, all the other accused have hired senior counsel (SC) to represent them.
Chew's move to get a QC comes after the firm he originally hired, Rajah and Tann, was discharged from representing him in court after the last pre-trial conference in October.
It is understood this decision was made by the firm to avoid any possible conflict in the case, as Rajah and Tann was one of the firms involving in drawing up the original documents for the bond investments. Chew said the other firm involved was Drew and Napier.
Chew was to have been represented by Senior Counsel Francis Xavier, who is overseas and could not be reached for comment. Ms Tan Wen Hsien, a senior associate at Rajah and Tann, confirmed that the firm was no longer representing him.
In addition to the law firms involved in drawing up the bond documents, those representing the other defendants decided they could not represent more than one to avoid a potential conflict of interest, said Chew.
There are 65 SCs in Singapore, 10 of whom are in firms that were involved in drawing up the bond documents and 13 of whom are in firms that are representing the other accused. Another 22 of them are professors or judges or are attached to the Attorney-General's Chambers.
Chew said he had already met a QC to represent him, but declined to reveal his name. He said he plans to submit his application early next month. A hearing will then be held to determine if a QC can be admitted for the case.
Before the law was changed in April, the main consideration for allowing a QC was whether the case was complex enough to justify one. This is now only one of several considerations. A senior member of the law profession, who declined to be named, said Chew has a "strong argument" for getting a QC. "One of the things the court can take into consideration is equality in terms of representation, as almost all the other defendants are represented by SCs. The complexity of the case does appear to indicate that you do need an SC. If he feels he needs an SC to represent him but can't find one because they are either conflicted or already engaged by someone else, I think it would be a relevant consideration."
The senior lawyer added that it is mandatory for the application for a QC to be served on the Attorney-General's Chambers and the Law Society, which will both have the option of giving their views on the matter during the hearing. The ultimate decision, however, lies with the court.
Representatives for each of the accused will meet in court today for a pre-trial conference. All six have indicated that they are likely to plead not guilty and will claim trial.
Top Of The News, The Straits Times Thursday, December 6 2012, Pg A9
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Lolz
So long as you committed a crime, even a Queen counsel cannot save you
This is one of higher forms of delusion a man can have
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Originally posted by Mr Milo:
Lolz
So long as you committed a crime, even a Queen counsel cannot save you
This is one of higher forms of delusion a man can have
Mr. Milo, I hope you are right about that.
Did it really take 6 months to figure out there is a conflict of interest or is this the start of delay tactics "for the sake of the poor family" (=emotional blackmail)?
Is your confidence in the Singapore legal system such that you are convinced that Kong and his cronies will get what they deserve?
These criminals on trial are not your PRC bus drivers - or overly sexed government workers - or Bipolar lawyers. These are businessmen that have unlimited supply of cash supplied by "dedicated" followers.
Getting a QC is a brilliant move. Even LKY will recognize that. It puts the international spotlight on the Singapore legal system.
The Singapore judicial system will have the chance to prove that it is based on true talent instead of nepotism? Or will the Singapore legal system bail out afraid to lose face?
Anyways...at least we got some news...
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aiya, commit a crime = commit a crime...
U get the world best liar also cannot deny that fact... OH, I meant the world best lawyer...
Besides, why do U need such a heavy weight lawyer if u're innocent?
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Originally posted by JT1983:
Mr. Milo, I hope you are right about that.
Did it really take 6 months to figure out there is a conflict of interest or is this the start of delay tactics "for the sake of the poor family" (=emotional blackmail)?
Is your confidence in the Singapore legal system such that you are convinced that Kong and his cronies will get what they deserve?
These criminals on trial are not your PRC bus drivers - or overly sexed government workers - or Bipolar lawyers. These are businessmen that have unlimited supply of cash supplied by "dedicated" followers.
Getting a QC is a brilliant move. Even LKY will recognize that. It puts the international spotlight on the Singapore legal system.
The Singapore judicial system will have the chance to prove that it is based on true talent instead of nepotism? Or will the Singapore legal system bail out afraid to lose face?
Anyways...at least we got some news...
Yes, i have high confidence in the legal system. The government won't just go out and hammer them without getting their homework done.
As for those "dedicated" followers, they are blind to his crimes. When the truth is out, they will be so devastated that they might cry "bloody conspiracies!" or hurl whatever it is to save them.
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professional beggar is professional beggar lah.
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They will be:
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Senior or queen's counsel more powerful ?
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Queen's counsel
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Run Kitty Run~~~
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What's wrong with having a QC if u can afford it ? :P
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Still no news about the trial and they are very afraid to face the music which they know they are guilty of .... totally guilty of cheating their own followers...running is within their thoughts I guess...
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Run pastor and gang, Run
Run into an abyss and face your crimes