Elderly man claims trial to sodomising five-year-old grandniece
MELAKA: An elderly man claimed trial at the Sessions Court here to allegedly sodomising his five-year-old grandniece at a parking lot in Bukit Serindit here.
The 70-year-old accused had his plea recorded before judge Norma Ismail on Friday.
Based on the charge sheet, the septuagenarian allegedly committed the act at the parking lot of a playground at Stadium Tun Fatimah early August this year.
The accused who was unrepresented had allegedly committed the offence under Section 377C of the Penal Code which carries a maximum 20 years and whipping upon conviction.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Shazreen Nadia Saab requested the court not to grant bail, fearing the safety of the victim.
However, the court allowed a bail of RM20,000 with one surety and fixed Sept 26 as re-mention date.
The court also barred the accused from coming near the victim.
Read more at http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2017/08/25/elderly-man-claims-trial-to-sodomising-five-year-old-grandniece/#yEUqyuXxOZvpMGDL.99
