Juvenile in Cradle Fund murder case sexually assaulted, alleges lawyer

Noel Achariam Noel Achariam Updated 5 years ago · Published on 12 Mar 2019 10:56AM · 1 Comments

Hisyam Teh Poh Teik, representing both the juveniles, urges the Shah Alam High Court to transfer the boy from the detention centre in Sentul to Puncak Alam, Shah Alam. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, March 12, 2019.

A JUVENILE charged with the murder of Cradle Fund CEO Nazrin Hassan was allegedly assaulted sexually while being held in detention, his lawyer told the Shah Alam High Court today.

Lawyer Hisyam Teh Poh Teik, representing the boy and another juvenile, urged the court to transfer the boy from the detention centre in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur to Puncak Alam in Shah Alam, Selangor.

“The allegation was that he was sexually and physically assaulted by the other inmates at the detention centre,” Hisyam told the court.

Earlier, the juveniles and Nazrin’s widow pleaded not guilty to the murder.

Judge Ab Karim Ab Rahman said he wants the lawyers to apply formally for a transfer.

“I can’t do anything based on your (lawyers’) complaints. Where is the evidence?”

Hisyam said they are prepared to give evidence on the assault. 

The detention centre is not suitable for the boy, he said, and will get the father to lodge a police report. 

“The point is that the home must be safe for the children.” – March 12, 2019.

Samirah Muzaffar being escorted at the Shah Alam High Court today where she and two others are facing murder charges. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, March 12, 2019.

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  • Innocent until proven guilty. This two young boys may be innocent therefore should not be put into a hardcore juvenile detention Centre. They will be scarred for life when they leave the juvenile Centre if proven innocent. The child protection act should come in [if there is any) to protect them.

    Posted 5 years ago by Elyse Gim · Reply