Did the High Court find Ng’s fake-punch claim persuasive?

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High Court Dismisses Ex-Actor's Appeal, Upholding Assault Conviction

The High Court has dismissed an appeal by former Mediacorp actor Ng Aik Leong, also known as Huang Yiliang, against his conviction and 10-month jail sentence for assaulting an employee. The court was not persuaded by the arguments presented to overturn the conviction, upholding the sentence previously imposed. Ng began serving his sentence after the appeal was rejected.
Defence Arguments Focused on Victim's Credibility and "Fake Punches"

Ng's defence lawyer argued that the victim's testimony was not credible and that the trial judge had not given sufficient weight to Ng's defence. Key points raised included the assertion that the victim, Jahidul, had consented to being "beaten" as a form of teaching, that Ng had been "set up" by the worker, and crucially, that Ng had only used "fake punches" with no actual contact. The defence suggested that the victim had exaggerated his injuries and that if a metal scraper had been used, the injuries would have been more severe.
Prosecution Countered with Contradictions and Evidence

The prosecution countered the defence's claims by highlighting a "plethora of evidence" supporting the victim's testimony. They pointed out contradictions in Ng's account, particularly regarding his claims of using fake punches while simultaneously stating he had to hit the victim to teach him a lesson. The prosecution also noted the "absurdity" of the victim consenting to be beaten and argued that Ng could not demonstrate why the victim would have a motive to falsely accuse him.
Court Not Persuaded by Defence Arguments

Justice Aedit Abdullah stated at the conclusion of the hearing that he was "not persuaded" by the arguments put forward by Ng's defence. This indicates that the High Court found the evidence presented during the trial sufficient to uphold the original conviction and sentence. The defence's attempt to introduce video footage purportedly showing Ng faking punches and the victim feigning injury was also dismissed by the court.

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