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Ex-Singapore Idol judge Ken Lim challenges molestation conviction
Ken Lim, who previously served as a judge on Singapore Idol, has filed an appeal against his conviction for molesting a woman in 2021. His legal team contends the guilty verdict is unsafe due to inconsistencies in the complainant's account.
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The former television personality is challenging a conviction handed down by the lower courts following an incident allegedly involving a female victim in 2021. Defence counsel has raised concerns about the reliability of the prosecution's case, specifically pointing to contradictions that emerged during testimony.
The appeal centres on the credibility of the evidence presented during trial. Ken Lim's legal representatives argue that the inconsistencies in the woman's statement cast significant doubt on the conviction's validity and should warrant a review of the court's decision.
The case represents one of several high-profile legal matters involving entertainment industry figures in Singapore in recent years. Ken Lim's previous television work on the local adaptation of the international singing competition had made him a recognisable public figure.
The appeal process will require the appellate court to examine whether the evidence presented met the required standard of proof beyond reasonable doubt. A date for the hearing has yet to be announced.