SINGAPORE: Former Singapore Idol judge Ken Lim was sentenced to 13 months' jail on Tuesday (Nov 18) for molesting a 25-year-old woman at his office in 2021.
The 61-year-old had contested the charge in what was the second of five slated trials, but was convicted.
Principal District Judge Lee Lit Cheng found the woman in the molestation accusation to be a truthful witness, while Lim was "untruthful".
The victim had met Lim for three interviews in 2021, with the molestation taking place on the third occasion at his Hype Records office.
The victim testified at trial that Lim had tested her by asking her to kiss him and she complied but made a disgusted face after.
Lim then said she should not make such a face and asked her to kiss him again, passionately, said the victim.
When the victim kissed Lim, Lim groped her before removing his hand.
The victim was shocked and pulled away. She claimed Lim asked what else she would like to do with him, but she refused and said it was against her morals.
Lim had accusations levelled against him by five women. Other than this case, which is for molestation, the rest are for insulting the modesty of women.
In his first trial, he was acquitted of making sexual comments to an aspiring songwriter in 2012.
Lim’s wife has been supportive of him, attending his various hearings in court.
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The 61-year-old had contested the charge in what was the second of five slated trials, but was convicted.
Principal District Judge Lee Lit Cheng found the woman in the molestation accusation to be a truthful witness, while Lim was "untruthful".
The victim had met Lim for three interviews in 2021, with the molestation taking place on the third occasion at his Hype Records office.
The victim testified at trial that Lim had tested her by asking her to kiss him and she complied but made a disgusted face after.
Lim then said she should not make such a face and asked her to kiss him again, passionately, said the victim.
When the victim kissed Lim, Lim groped her before removing his hand.
The victim was shocked and pulled away. She claimed Lim asked what else she would like to do with him, but she refused and said it was against her morals.
Lim had accusations levelled against him by five women. Other than this case, which is for molestation, the rest are for insulting the modesty of women.
In his first trial, he was acquitted of making sexual comments to an aspiring songwriter in 2012.
Lim’s wife has been supportive of him, attending his various hearings in court.
Continue reading...