Sam disappointed some blamed judiciary over conviction, says lawyer
Lawyer Faizal Mokhtar says the accident involving Sam Ke Ting could have happened to anyone. (Bernama pic)
PUTRAJAYA: Sam Ke Ting’s lawyer says the clerk was disappointed with how certain quarters blamed the judiciary over the High Court’s decision to sentence her to six years’ jail and a RM6,000 fine over the “basikal lajak” (modified bicycle) case.
Faizal Mokhtar maintained that Sam’s case should not be viewed from a racial perspective, but as an unfortunate incident that could have happened to anyone.
“She also said she was disappointed with some members of the public who blamed the judiciary system when she was convicted (and denied bail).
“Her case is not about race, but it is something that can happen to anyone,” he told reporters after proceedings at the Court of Appeal today.
Sam’s conviction had drawn a massive reaction from the public, with an online petition calling for her release reaching over 860,000 signatories as of today.
Earlier today, the Court of Appeal allowed her to be freed on bail of RM10,000 in one surety and granted her bid for leave to appeal against her conviction and sentence.
Judge Ravinthran Paramaguru granted her bail application after deputy public prosecutor Manoj Kurup told the court the prosecution did not have any objections.
The panel also comprised judges Lee Heng Cheong and Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali.
Faizal said Sam had been well taken care of by prison officers over the past week, adding that he was thankful for the court’s decision.
PUTRAJAYA: Sam Ke Ting’s lawyer says the clerk was disappointed with how certain quarters blamed the judiciary over the High Court’s decision to sentence her to six years’ jail and a RM6,000 fine over the “basikal lajak” (modified bicycle) case.
Faizal Mokhtar maintained that Sam’s case should not be viewed from a racial perspective, but as an unfortunate incident that could have happened to anyone.
“She also said she was disappointed with some members of the public who blamed the judiciary system when she was convicted (and denied bail).
“Her case is not about race, but it is something that can happen to anyone,” he told reporters after proceedings at the Court of Appeal today.
Sam’s conviction had drawn a massive reaction from the public, with an online petition calling for her release reaching over 860,000 signatories as of today.
Earlier today, the Court of Appeal allowed her to be freed on bail of RM10,000 in one surety and granted her bid for leave to appeal against her conviction and sentence.
Judge Ravinthran Paramaguru granted her bail application after deputy public prosecutor Manoj Kurup told the court the prosecution did not have any objections.
The panel also comprised judges Lee Heng Cheong and Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali.
Faizal said Sam had been well taken care of by prison officers over the past week, adding that he was thankful for the court’s decision.
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