Male teacher accused of molesting boy claims trial

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A male teacher claimed trial in a district court yesterday after he allegedly molested a 12-year-old boy on three occasions in 2017. The 35-year-old Singaporean, who had taught in a primary school, cannot be named due to a gag order to protect the boy's...

Two other charges involving the same boy - one count each of assault and showing him a pornographic video - will be dealt with at a later stage.

According to court documents, the man allegedly assaulted the boy in April 2017 by grabbing his wrists and slapping his cheek.He is also said to have molested his alleged victim on two separate occasions that day.His bail has been set at $15,000 and the trial resumes today. Offenders convicted of molesting a child below 14 years old can be jailed for up to five years and fined or caned for each charge.

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