Kota Kinabalu: A 42-year-old self-employed was freed from a charge of committing physical sexual harassment against his granddaughter without his defence being called.
Sessions Court Judge Amir Shah Amir Hassan discharged and acquitted the man after ruling that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case.
The man was accused of committing the offence against the 10-year-old girl by fondling her breasts between Dec 15, 2022 and Dec 21, 2022 between noon and 5pm at living room of a house in Papar.
The offence under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 provides for a jail term of up to 20 years, and whipping, on conviction.
SPONSORED CONTENT Shell awards Sabah LiveWIRE winners Kota Kinabalu: Shell has awarded five enterprises as the state winners of Shell LiveWIRE Malaysia 2024, following the Sabah state finals held at Plaza Shell in Kota Kinabalu. . Read more The prosecution had called four witnesses during the hearing.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Al Hakim conducted the prosecution while counsel Muhamad Amirul Amin defended the man.
* Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss.
* Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.