Former Singapore Idol judge Ken Lim set for November trial over sex-related offences

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Ken Lim Chih Chiang is accused of insulting or outraging the modesty of five women, but claims he is innocent and will defend his case in court.

According to court records, the 59-year-old man’s first day of trial will be on Nov 17, with trial dates thereafter fixed for April and May next year.

Among the things he is accused of saying, Lim allegedly told one female artiste that she was sexually inexperienced and he could assist her with this. Lim is defended by lawyers from WongPartnership, comprising Senior Counsel Tan Chee Meng, Mr Paul Loy and Mr Calvin Ong.This in turn came after Lim's lawyerson Wednesday, after Lim received the latest charge. The lawyers said their client had made clear since he was first charged in March that he intended to"vigorously contest the allegations".

 

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