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SEX for 'A' grade: Law prof arrested

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A law professor from the National University of Singapore (NUS) is under investigation for giving out a good grade in exchange for sex, The New Paper reported on Wednesday, July 25.

According to the paper, it is the first case of its kind in Singapore.

The professor was apparently called up together with several other colleagues by the Corrupt Practices Investigations Bureau (CPIB) in April and was subsequently placed under arrest. A fellow colleague had bailed him out, reported The New Paper.

The lecturer had been practising in a top law firm for several years after having graduated from a top overseas university, The New Paper discovered.

He then switched to a teaching career in the 1990s.

The 23-year-old fourth-year law student, who has since graduated, is currently a pupil in a local law firm.

She has been described by her friends as a lively and ambitious person. She had told some friends about the incident believing that it had blown over.

Last year, when she was still in university, she had approached the professor for a better grade.

The students who spoke to The New Paper said that in order to be hired by one of the top four law firms in Singapore, a student has to graduate with at least a second uppers honours.

In order to get an 'A' grade for the elective, the student had struck a deal to have sex with the professor, the daily reported.

Criminal lawyer Ravinderpal Singh also told the paper that the prosecution count one charge for every time that the professor had sex with the student even if she had only received one 'A' grade from him.

Their arrangement was not a one-off and she had sex with him on several occasions.

According to the lawyers who commented on the case, corruption is not limited to monetary benefits and can be in the form of sex and gifts.

NUS and CPIB have declined to comment as it is an ongoing case.

The university told the paper that they are aware that there is ongoing investigation regarding one of their staff members and they are cooperating with the authorities.

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NUS Law professor embroiled in sex-for-grades scandal

26 July 2012 4:38 PM | Updated 5:12 PM

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A National University of Singapore (NUS) professor was arrested by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) for allegedly obtaining sexual gratification from one of his students in exchange for better grades according to Lianhe Wanbao.

Professor Tey Tsun Hang, 41, a law faculty professor was arrested by the CPIB in April 2012, and is currently out on bail.

According to the report, the incident occurred last year while the female student was a fourth year law student. According to The New Paper, their sex-for-grades arrangement was not a one-off and she had sex with him on several occasions.

Worried that she would not be able to score a good grade for the module, she made an “indecent proposal” to Professor Tey. This is believed to be the first time a university professor is under investigation for exchanging grades for sex.

Since the case surfaced, it has sparked a debate among teachers, students and those working in the law industry. According to The New Paper report, Tey graduated from King’s College, London and from St. Hugh’s College, Oxford. He was also a district judge of the Subordinate Courts and a former state counsel with the Attorney-General’s Chambers’ legislation division.

In the report, Professor Tey is said to be embarking on a sabbatical from next month, a move that has been planned since 2011. He has not replied to The New Paper’s attempt to reach him and when a reporter from the newspaper went to his residence, a woman believed to be his wife declined to provide any comment.

When contacted, the CPIB said it will not comment on the case as the investigation is ongoing.

The student in question however has been summoned by the CPIB to provide statements, but was not arrested. She is believed to be 23-years-old and did not pick up her mobile phone when the reporter from Lianhe Wanbao tried to reach her. Her Facebook account and online resume has been deleted, and the person in charge at her place of employment has also declined any media interviews.

The girl is said to have engaged in sex with the professor on multiple occasions and even revealed the “transactions” to her friends.

According to Lianhe Wanbao, several other professors from the NUS law faculty have also reported to the CPIB for questioning. However, none have been arrested and there is no indication that they may be involved in the case.

Responding to the case, a spokesperson from NUS said that the university is aware that one of its staff is currently being investigated and the school will continue to provide assistance to the authorities but declined to comment further.
 

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Sex-for-grades NUS law prof charged with corruption

AsiaOne | Fri Jul 27 2012

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The law professor from National University of Singapore (NUS) who allegedly obtained sex from a former student in exchange for good grades was charged on Friday with six counts of corruption.

Tey Tsun Hang, 41, was charged with two charges of sexual gratification from former fourth-year student Darinne Ko Wen Hui, as well as obtaining a Mont Blanc pen worth $740, two tailor-made shirts worth $236.20, an iPod Touch and a bill payment worth $1,278.60.

The Straits Times reported that in court papers, these items were said to be an incentive for showing favour in his assessment of Miss Ko's academic performance.

Tey was arrested in April this year by Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) officers following a tip-off. Ms Ko, who is believed to be interning at a law firm overseas, was questioned by CPIB officers, but was not arrested, reported The Straits Times.

She had allegedly approached Tey for better grades for an elective course he taught and was said to have struck a deal to have sex with him.

Tey told reporters outside court that the charges against him were very serious.

"At stake is my liberty, integrity and livelihood. My reputation has been tarnished, and my family suffers as a result.

The Straits Times reported that Tey steadied himself with a black umbrella as a cane and said that he has been known to speak up, among other things, on the Singapore legal system.

He said he prayed for a trial which would allow the truth to come to light, and that would allow him to vindicate himself.

Ms Ko was a law student at NUS from 2008 to 2012. According to her LinkedIn profile, she worked at O'Melveny & Myers in 2010 for a year and had interned at Rajah & Tann from 2008 to 2010.

Sources told AsiaOne that she has a job in New York.

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Sex-for-grades NUS law prof suspended: University

AsiaOne | Fri Jul 27 2012

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The National University of Singapore (NUS) has suspended Associate Professor Tey Tsun Hang with immediate effect.

In a statement issued to the press on Friday, the university said that they had decided to initiate an investigation and suspend the professor from active duty following the Attorney-General's decision to file charges against him.

It is not known how long the suspension will be.

Tey was charged with six counts of corruption, two of which were for obtaining sexual gratification from former law student Darinne Ko Wen Hui in exchange for good grades in an elective subject.

He is also charged for obtaining items such as a $740 Mont Blanc pen, two tailor-made shirts worth $236,20, an iPod Touch and a bill payment worth $1,278.60.

Court papers stated that these were said to be an inducement for showing favour in his assessment of Miss Ko's academic performance.

"The University takes a very serious view of breaches of its regulations. NUS has a Code of Conduct to which its staff must adhere. In the event of breaches, appropriate action will be taken including dismissal for serious violations of the Code of Conduct," wrote the statement.

Tey told reporters outside court that his reputation has been tarnished and that his liberty, integrity and livelihood are at stake.

"My family suffers as a result," he said.

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Photo of ex-student in sex-for-grades case revealed

AsiaOne | Sat Jul 28 2012

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SINGAPORE - The identity of the former law student involved in the sex-for-grades case was revealed yesterday to be Darinne Ko Wen Hui, 22, who is currently understood to be working overseas.

This was revealed in court when the professor, Tey Tsun Hang, 41, was charged over the alleged scandal.

Within the first half of the day, Darinne Ko Wen Hui's photo and information on her was circulated on the Internet. Miss Ko has since taken down her LinkedIn profile and deleted her Facebook page.

She is alleged to have sexually gratified Tey on two occasions and given him gifts such a Mont Blanc pen worth $740, two tailor-made shirts worth $236.20, and an iPod Touch.

She also made a bill payment of $1,278.60.

Ms Ko, who turns 23 today, has not been charged.

The law student at the National University of Singapore from 2008 to 2012 graduated just last month with a second upper honours degree. She is described as highly motivated and competitive.

She studied at Raffles Girls' School, Raffles Junior College and was on NUS Law's Dean's List in 2009.

According to her LinkedIn profile, she interned for two years at Rajah & Tann law firm from 2008 to 2010. She reportedly has a training contract with the firm but is also believed to be currently holding a job in a firm in New York.

The Straits Times reported that Ms Ko does not seem to be enrolled in this year's five-month preparatory course leading to Part B of the Singapore's Bar Examinations.

Law graduates must pass Part B and then undergo about six months of pupilage at a firm before becoming full-fledged lawyers.

Ms Ko also worked as a summer associate at O'Melveny & Myers in 2010 for a year.

She had studied equity and trusts and took a personal property law class under Tey in 2010 and end of 2011 respectively. Ms Koh was also part of a group of students who helped him prepare a law textbook titled Trusts, Trustees and Equitable Remedies.

The New Paper reported that information her Facebook page revealed that she loves to travel and is an ardent fan of English football team Manchester United.

The reportedly tomboyish girl would wear the team's jerseys to schools.

She also loves to hobnob but hates long skirts, reported the tabloid. She had blogged in July 2008 that she thought mingling with the who's who of the legal fraternity is "seriously cool".

She then talked about wearing longer skirts for now but comforted herself saying, "it's okay, once I'm up there, I can wear skirts above the knee".

Speaking on her behalf, her lawyers Subhas Anandan and Sunil Sudheesan said that she "strenuously denies any corrupt wrongdoing," reported The Straits Times.

They were at court yesterday to apply for a gag order to keep her identity from becoming public knowledge.

But this was objected to by both the prosecution and Tay's defence lawyers.

District Judge Lim Tse Haw pointed out that Ms Ko was not "a party to the proceedings", so the application of the gag order could not be made, reported The New Paper.

Ms Ko's NUS degree may be in question as an NUS spokesperson said students who breach its Code of Student Conduct are subject to disciplinary proceedings.

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SINGAPORE - Bail for the professor involved in sex-for-grades case was set yesterday at $100,000.

When Tey Tsun Hang's lawyer Peter Low initially heard the bail amount in the morning mention, he argued in court that it was excessive.

Stating that bail should be set at $20,000 instead, Mr Loh said Tey was not a flight risk as he had been a law professor for some time and his child was here.

The prosecution objected, pointing out that Tey was a Malaysian without roots here. The judge set the case to be re-heard in the afternoon.

Tey faces six counts of corruptly obtaining gratification in 2010 from student Darinne Ko Wen Hu. He allegedly received sex on two occasions and gifts such a Montblanc pen worth $740, two tailor-made shirts worth $236.20, and an iPod worth $160.

The professor at the law faculty at the National University of Singapore (NUS) spoke to the media outside the courtroom after yesterday's morning mention.

Reading from a handwritten statement he said: "The charges and allegations against me are very serious. At stake is my liberty, integrity and livelihood."

"My reputation has been tarnished and my family suffers as a result.

"I am known to speak up, amongst other things, on the Singapore legal system. I write in good faith and

with no ill intent.

"In similar vein, I shall fearlessly defend myself against the charges, and vigorously. I have no illusion about the arduous journey ahead of me.

"I pray for a worthy trial - a trial that allows the truth to come to light, a trial that allows me to vindicate myself."

At the afternoon mention, Tey's lawyer said he would no longer argue about the bail amount and it was set at $100,000.

Tey, who is married with a teenage daughter, had earlier sent an email to friends and journalists saying he would be appearing in court.

He said he stands by his academic principles and that he has always pursued his academic writing in good faith, with no ill intent.

He also described the $100,000 bail as a phenomenal sum.

Tey had been practising in a top law firm for several years after having graduated from King's College London and St Hugh's College, Oxford. He was an assistant professor at NUS' law faculty before joining the legal service as a Justice's Law Clerk, said The Straits Times.

He was later appointed a district judge of the Subordinate Courts and became a state counsel with the Attorney-General's Chambers' legislation division before switching to a teaching career in the 1990s.

He was described by NUS law students as intelligent and they were often entertained by his jokes and ability to liven up classes.

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Former law student in sex-for-grades case interned for Subhas Anandan

AsiaOne | Sun Jul 29 2012

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The former law student involved in the sex-for-grades case is believed to have interned with one of her lawyers, Subhas Anandan.

Darinne Ko Wen Hui, 23, hired Subhas Anandan and Sunil Sudheesan as her defence lawyers. She was reportedly able to contact Mr Anandan because they allegedly knew each other as she had served her internship under him, a source told Lianhe Wanbao.

The paper's reporter was unable to contact Mr Anandan by press time, but an unnamed lawyer who works with Mr Anandan confirmed this with the paper.

Ms Ko is alleged to have sexually gratified NUS law professor, Tey Tsun Hang, 41, on two occasions and given him gifts such a Mont Blanc pen worth $740, two tailor-made shirts worth $236.20, and an iPod Touch. She also made a bill payment of $1,278.60.

Tey has been charged with six counts of corruptly obtaining gratification over the alleged scandal, and suspended by the National University of Singapore (NUS). Ms Ko has not been charged.

Speaking on her behalf, her lawyers said that she "strenuously denies any corrupt wrongdoing," reported The Straits Times.

Mr Anandan is a prominent criminal defence lawyer in Singapore, having handled high-profile cases for clients such as Anthony Ler who coached a 15-year-old to murder his wife and the "Kallang body parts murderer" Leong Siew Chor.

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Sex-for-grades case: She loves travel, Man U, mixing with top lawyers


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By Judith Tan

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Monday, Jul 30, 2012

WHO'S the girl?

This was the question on everyone's mind after The New Paper broke the story of a law professor being allegedly involved in a sex-for-grades scandal on Wednesday.

Yesterday, her identity - Darinne Ko Wen Hui, 22 - was revealed in court when the professor, Tey Tsun Hang, 41,was charged over the alleged scandal.

The lecturer in the law faculty of the National University of Singapore faces a total of six charges of corruption for obtaining gifts and sexual favours for favouring Miss Ko in his assessment of her academic performance.

She is alleged to have given him gifts such as a Mont Blanc pen and an iPod before they had sex on two occasions.

Miss Ko was not in court yesterday, but she was represented by well-known criminal lawyer Subhas Anandan. He was there to apply for a gag order to keep her identity from becoming public knowledge.

Both the prosecution and defence lawyers objected to the gag order application.

District Judge Lim Tse Haw told Mr Anandan that he and Miss Ko were not "a party to the proceedings", so the application of the gag order could not be made.

Mr Anandan did not proceed with the application.

He later told The New Paper: "By revealing who she is, she will be judged and pre-judged even before the trial starts."

Mr Anandan also asked why Miss Ko could not be granted a gag order when one was granted to protect the identity of the girl at the centre of the ongoing high-profile underage paid sex case.

In that case, the prosecution had successfully applied for a court order prohibiting the publication of any photograph or information that might lead to the identification of the girl.

Mr Anandan, who represents several of the accused in the underage paid sex case, was among the lawyers who had fought for the teenage prostitute's name to be disclosed then.

He also issued a press statement stressing that Miss Ko has not been charged and that she is willing to appear in court to tell her side of the story.

"Our client strenuously denies any corrupt wrongdoing," he said.

Miss Ko, who turned 23 on Sunday, started her law course at the National University of Singapore in 2008.

According to information in LinkedIn, a business- oriented social networking site, she did her two-year internship at law firm Rajah & Tann LLP, before landing a Summer Associate position at O'Melveny & Myers.

From Miss Ko's FaceBook page, TNP learnt that she loves to travel and is an ardent fan of English football team Manchester United.

She also loves to hobnob but hates long skirts.

Under her blog entry in July 2008, she wrote: "Getting the chance to mingle with the who's who of the legal fraternity is seriously cool, although I'll definitely feel intellectually dwarfed.

"And yes, I'll need to get a longer skirt... It's okay, once I'm up there, I can wear skirts above the knee."

Miss Ko has since taken down her LinkedIn profile and deleted her FaceBook page.

Criminal lawyer Edmond Pereira said there was no need for her to appear.

"Only the professor was charged, not her. She would, however, need to make an appearance when she is required to testify," he said.

When TNP visited the law firm O'Melveny & Myers on Tuesday to try to speak to her, the receptionist said Miss Ko was in a meeting.

Its managing director then insisted that TNP leave the premises.

When TNP contacted the firm again yesterday, we were told there was "no such person working at the firm".

Asked if Miss Ko had been dismissed or if she had resigned, the receptionist said it was not the protocol of the law firm to reveal such information.

Also in question is whether Miss Ko's results for her NUS degree would be deemed null and void if Tey is found guilty of the charges.

When the question was put to NUS, its spokesman said students who breach its Code of Student Conduct are subjected to disciplinary proceedings.

"Disciplinary sanctions to be exercised against a person may include the deprivation of any degree, diploma, certificate or other academic distinction previously conferred," she said.

This article was first published in The New Paper.
 

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Any bro can cfm she didnt just get a B? If so, then what's the fuss?

It's only for 1 paper? To be awarded 2nd upper, you need to have consistently high grades in all years, not just one paper. And certianly not just Tey's. The Acad /Exam Board sits and decides who get awarded honours and class. She will have to sleep with the whoile damned Board!
 
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Law student in sex-for-grades case was arrested in April: Report

Edvantage | Tue Jul 31 2012

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SINGAPORE - The woman linked to a sex-for-grades case involving a National University of Singapore (NUS) law professor was arrested in April and is currently out on bail, reported The New Paper.

The former law student, Darinne Ko Wen Hui, is alleged to have slept with NUS law professor, Tey Tsun Hang, 41, on two occasions and given him gifts such a Mont Blanc pen worth $740, two tailor-made shirts worth $236.20, and an iPod Touch. She also made a bill payment of $1,278.60.

She was reportedly arrested at about the same time that authorities picked Tey up for questioning.

When approached by reporters, one of Ko's lawyers, Mr Subhas Anandan, said he was unaware that she had been arrested then, but added that she is currently out on police bail to ensure she does not leave the country.

But lawyers that the paper spoke to said bail would have to be post only if a person had been arrested.

Her lawyers issued a statement on her behalf last week, stating that Ko "strenuously denies any corrupt wrongdoing," and added that she has not been charged.

Tey, who has been suspended by the university, is reportedly still drawing a salary, an allegation which NUS would neither confirm nor deny when questioned by The New Paper.

Tey has been charged with six counts of corruptly obtaining gratification over the alleged scandal.

NUS has since suspended the professor from active duty and initiated an investigation. The university’s spokesman said its disciplinary proceedings are confidential and are unable to provide any details.

Attempts by the paper to reach Miss Ko at her last known job at law firm O’Melveny & Myers were also unsuccessful.

A receptionist at the firm declined to reveal if she had been dismissed or if she had resigned.

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NUS professor in sex-for-grades scandal to stay in S'pore

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SINGAPORE: National University of Singapore associate law professor Tey Tsun Hang, who is embroiled in a sex-for-grades scandal, will not be leaving for Hong Kong to teach at a university there.

41-year-old Tey on Friday withdrew his application to leave jurisdiction for Hong Kong University, where he had intended to teach law from September 2012 to May 2013.

Tey was charged last Friday with six corruption charges for allegedly showing favour to his student, Darinne Ko Wen Hui, between May and July 2010.

Since then, Tey has been suspended "from active duty" by NUS.

Tey's lawyer, Mr Peter Low said that two days ago, Tey was informed that NUS "will not approve his sabbatical leave for academic or other purposes."

In addition, NUS "is unable to support Tey's application to leave jurisdiction to teach at the university in Hong Kong."

However, Mr Low added that Hong Kong University has decided to keep Tey's post open, "in case circumstances permit him to be in Hong Kong."

The court heard that this professorship had been arranged a year ago, and Tey had made arrangements for his sabbatical leave since May 2011. Tey's sabbatical leave was later approved by NUS's law faculty and Hong Kong University.

Tey's bail has been extended and he will back in court on August 23 for a pre-trial conference.

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Woman in sex-for-grades scandal may lose law degree

3 August 2012 2:06 PM | Updated 5:29 PM

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Ms Darinne Ko Wen Hui, the young woman involved in the sex-for-grades scandal, may lose her law degree. On top of that, she and the associate professor involved might face disciplinary action from the school.

These are the worst-case scenarios painted by teaching staff members at the National University of Singapore, as well as the university itself.

A spokesperson from NUS said that pending the verdict of the court case, disciplinary actions “may include revocation of the degree, certificate or any other outstanding achievements awarded earlier” to the ex-student, Shin Min Daily News reported.

Ms Ko, a former NUS law student, is alleged to have offered sex to her former associate professor Tey Tsun Hang for better grades. Tey has been charged with six counts of corruption, including two charges of sexual gratification from Ms Ko. He was alleged to have obtained, among other things, a Mont Blanc pen worth $740 and an iPod Touch.

He is now suspended from work.

According to The Straits Times, some of the teaching staff members at NUS’ law faculty have received enquiries from alumni on the case, leading the school to feel the need to clarify its actions after Tey was charged.

Another point that surfaced was that NUS did not receive the tip-off for the scandal. The tip-off went straight to the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB), one staff member revealed.

The person believes that the case is more complicated as the tip-off did not reach the school first. Some staff members are also curious as to how CPIB will prove that the gifts and sexual gratification were provided with the intent of bribery and how these have affected Ms Ko’s grades.

One of them said that “as the CPIB is carrying out the investigations, it is inappropriate for the school to conduct parallel investigation”.

Staff members added that even if Tey is not convicted for the charges, he and the former student might still face disciplinary action from the school, which may include being sacked, and for the ex-student, a revocation of her law degree.

Others said that even if he were found not guilty, he had already violated the “Code of Conduct” and might still be disciplined by the school.

On the other hand, although Ms Ko has already graduated and has not been formally charged, she might also face disciplinary actions from the school for breaching the “Code of Conduct”.

In the latest development today, Channel NewsAsia reported that Tey will not be leaving for Hong Kong to teach at a university there. He was scheduled to teach law from September 2012 to May 2013 there.

Tey's lawyer, Mr Peter Low, said that Tey was informed on 1 August that NUS "will not approve his sabbatical leave for academic or other purposes" and the university "is unable to support Tey's application to leave jurisdiction to teach at the university in Hong Kong".

Mr Low added that Hong Kong University is still keeping Tey's post open, "in case circumstances permit him to be in Hong Kong".

Tey will be back in court on 23 August for a pre-trial conference.

 

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NUS law prof in sex-for-grades scandal likely to go on trial

By Alvina Soh | Posted: 23 August 2012 1705 hrs

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SINGAPORE: National University of Singapore (NUS) Law professor Tey Tsun Hang, who is embroiled in a sex-for-grades scandal, is likely to go on a nine-day trial in mid October.

Tey's lawyer, Mr Peter Low, told reporters this after an hour-long pre-trial conference Thursday.

Mr Low, who was unable to confirm the exact dates, added that they "needed time to prepare for their defence."

41-year-old Tey was charged last month with six corruption charges for allegedly showing favour to his student, Darinne Ko Wen Hui, between May and July 2010.

Tey, who turned up in court with his defence team, declined to speak to the media.

But he was seen talking and shaking hands with various lawyers occasionally in court.

In his previous court appearance on 3 August, he withdrew his application to leave Singapore.

He had originally planned to teach at Hong Kong University from September 2012 to May 2013.

Tey has been suspended "from active duty" by NUS.

He was also informed that NUS "will not approve his sabbatical leave for academic or other purposes."

In addition, the university said it was unable to support Tey's application to teach at the university in Hong Kong.

- CNA/ck
 

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Sex-for-grades case goes to trial in October

By Claire Huang | Posted: 13 September 2012 1420 hrs

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SINGAPORE: National University of Singapore (NUS) Law professor Tey Tsun Hang, who is at the centre of the sex-for-grades scandal, will go on trial for nine days in October.

Speaking to the media outside the Subordinate Courts on Thursday, Tey said it is slated to be heard from 15 October to 25 October.

He faces six corruption charges for allegedly showing favour to his student, Darinne Ko Wen Hui, between May 2010 and July 2010.

Tey allegedly gave Ms Ko better grades in return for sex and gifts.

Accompanied by his lawyer, Peter Low, Tey told reporters that the prosecution had again pressed for early trial dates.

But Mr Low had told the court that defence could not be ready if an early trial was fixed.

41-year-old Tey added that his lawyers are still waiting for medical records from Alexandra Hospital and witness statements, among other things.

In a turn of events, Tey said he is taking legal action against his employer NUS and the public prosecutor.

He has filed two criminal motions, which will be heard at the High Court on 24 September.

Tey did not elaborate further on this.

NUS said Tey has been suspended from his duties.

The father-of-one faces six corruption charges for allegedly showing favour to his student, Darinne Ko Wen Hui, between May 2010 and July 2010.

Court documents show that Tey allegedly gave Ms Ko better grades in return for sex and gifts.

A pre-trial conference has been fixed for 1 October before the trial begins.

- CNA/xq

 
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