Aug 22, 2007
Case File
TEEN CHARGED WITH RAPING SISTER
A 16-YEAR-OLD boy has been ordered to stand trial in the High Court
next month for allegedly raping his 18-year-old sister.
The crime allegedly took place in the family home last
September.
If convicted, the teenager, who cannot be named to protect his
sister's identity, faces up to 20 years' jail and caning.
A hearing has been fixed for Sept 7. He will be represented by Mr
Subhas Anandan, Mr Noor Marican and Mr Sunil Sudheesan, who were
assigned the case under the Association of Criminal Lawyers of
Singapore's aid scheme.
