AGC to appeal charge and sentence for man who assaulted private-hire driver
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The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) has filed appeals against the State Courts' decisions regarding a case involving a man who assaulted a private-hire driver. The AGC stated that the sentence imposed on the defendant was manifestly inadequate.
Oruche Morgan Fidelis, a 23-year-old British citizen and Singapore permanent resident, was sentenced on September 7 to a five-day short detention order and 100 hours of community service. The AGC is appealing both this sentence and the decision by the district judge to amend the original charge of voluntarily causing hurt to a charge of assault.
The incident occurred on June 12, 2024, when Fidelis booked a ride with 66-year-old driver Low Ek Yong. After arriving at the destination, Fidelis grew angry when the driver tried to wake him and pushed him. Mr. Low suffered a brain injury and a fractured skull. He died a year later from heart disease and large bowel obstruction.
Under the original charge of voluntarily causing hurt resulting in grievous hurt, penalties include a jail term of up to five years and a fine of up to S$10,000. The amended charge of assault carries a maximum jail term of three months and a fine of up to S$1,500. The appeals will be heard at a later date in the High Court.
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