Benjamin Glynn defends himself in trial for failing to wear a mask, supporter causes scene in court

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SINGAPORE: The trial for a man accused of not wearing his mask on a train and outside the State Courts began proper on Wednesday (Aug 18) after he was assessed to be free of any mental dis

and outside the State Courts began proper on Wednesday after he was assessed to be free of any mental disorder.

When the judge asked Glynn if he was pleading guilty or not guilty, Glynn reiterated that he did not understand why he was in a criminal court for a potential"commerce breach". It was barely minutes into the trial when a woman who had earlier waved to Glynn suddenly reacted to a security guard. "This is ridiculous kangaroo court," replied the woman, who reacted as guards approached her."You don't touch me. I have no contract with you!"

He was shown without a mask in a train on May 7, 2021, telling a commuter he would"never" wear a mask.Mr Koh also played clips retrieved from closed-circuit television cameras in the State Courts. They showed Glynn alighting from a taxi at the drop-off pointHe was again shown maskless as he queued to get in and later put a mask on when two guards asked him to do so.

One clip showed Glynn outside the State Courts building after he left. He was not wearing a mask and media photographers were seen taking pictures of him.Glynn, who is unrepresented, opened his cross-examination of the investigation officer by saying:"Some great investigation work there ... Sherlock Holmes will be proud of you."Glynn then asked the officer if it was the law to cover his face with a mask, and if he had broken the law.

 

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Sentence too lenient !

Such a cocky, self-entitled man! You don't need a contract to wear the mask. Once your feet touched Singapore soil, you follow the law of this country.

Mockery and contempt at Singapore Court? What a lousy foreigner values

That lady should be sent for psychiatric assessment as well. People have the right to defend themselves if they do not wish to wear a mask (no matter how ill supported their reasonings are), but don’t make a fool out of the court or insult others while at it.

Go to jail. Go directly to jail. Do not pass Go, do not collect Covid 19 grant. After that ICA revoke his EP and PNG from SG forever

Don't forget to wear a mask in prison hahaha

His former employer - why would you even hire someone (presumably on expat pay) as loco as he is? Aren’t you glad you got rid of him? Hate to say this but that’s one siao Ang mo.

I am not surprise that his supporters continue to make a commotion in court bordering on perjury because apparently the judge deems it is ok for the woman to ridicule court proceedings without punishment when there were previous cases of convicted charges.

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This kind need trial meh. Jus lock this ‘living man’ away!

The man from the not so great Britain. Recently it sent a warship to our region playing gunboat diplomacy. Remind us of the colonial times. We are a sovereign nation and must teach the devil a lesson.

He is the kind of guy that goes to bed with a ruler to measure how long he slept

A strong message must be passed to All “guests” of Singapore to follow our laws ! Including those supporters causing a scene in court .

Thank you for your service in entertaining us bored Singaporeans.

This guy jialak Liao la

There are many laws which sometimes is unique to a country but they that does not mean a tourist or a foreigner can choose not to comply with it? This mask wearing is not a law unique to only Singapore so it is time that he learnt a lesson the HARD way..

There is a reason why he has been declared fit to enter plea so that he does not turn around and claim insanity. A law is a law. There are many laws which are maybe unique to a country but that does not mean that a tourist or a foreigner can choose not to comply?

He’s right that the wearing of masks is ineffective, but a law is a law and it’s too much hassle over nothing not to wear one. He could make his point by wearing the same dry saliva covered one every day without washing or changing it.

Keep the comedy sitcom rollin, Benny! Comedy central at its finest! W00t!!

Time to take stand and send a strong message to those who takes Singapore Law for granted. We have came so far in containing the virus and we need to continue to exercise our jurisdiction against such unhelpful behaviors.

He is required to wear a must and he refused, he hasbroken the law during this pandemic. So be dealt with the penalty . Not need to argue. The law have to be consistent. His belief the mask is not effective is irrelevant. Let’s don’t waste anymore resources in this man.

Embarrassment. Deport immediately. Who in their right mind would support him? Must have his own cult of one.

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