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Supernatural forces at work?​

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Hey guys,

I’m currently reading the late Subhas Anandan’s autobiography, The Best I Could. Among the many fascinating criminal cases he discusses, one in particular really got me thinking.

It’s covered in Chapter 24, University Martin (The Public Prosecutor vs The Bomoh).

The case involved a security guard named Martin who worked at the then University of Singapore in 1970. He was charged with corruption-related offences arising from an incident at the university library. According to Martin, a student had approached him for help locating a book, and Martin asked what reward he would receive if he assisted. The duo subsequently agreed on a sum. The student later reported the incident to the university, which then referred the matter to CPIB.

On the first day of trial, Martin repeatedly told his lawyers, led by Leo Fernando and assisted by Subhas Anandan, that they had to ensure the case did not conclude that day. His reason was unusual: a Bomoh from his kampung was travelling to Singapore and would only arrive the following day. Martin firmly believed that having the Bomoh present in court would turn the case in their favour.

The first day went badly for the defence. The trial judge, K T Alexander, was reportedly grilling Leo Fernando throughout the proceedings and giving the defence a particularly hard time. The case was eventually adjourned and continued the next day.

Before court resumed, the Bomoh met Martin and Subhas. He told them he would simply sit quietly in court, praying while holding a glass of water. He confidently assured Subhas that they would win the case. Subhas later wrote that he was amused both by the Bomoh’s confidence and by Martin’s unwavering faith in him.

When proceedings began, the judge initially continued to question the defence aggressively, much like the day before. However, things soon took an unexpected turn. The judge shifted his attention to the prosecution and began scrutinising their case even more intensely. At one point, he reportedly asked the prosecution, “What offence is being disclosed in this case?” When they attempted to explain, the judge interrupted and remarked that they were wasting the court’s time.

Even Subhas wrote that he was puzzled by the sudden change in direction. Ultimately, Martin was discharged and acquitted. Leo Fernando himself apparently regarded it as a very unusual case. Of course, it could have been that the prosecution failed to prove its case. But for discussion sake, let’s say that something else did help the case…

What do you guys think? Have yall ever experienced cases where you felt that unexplained forces or spiritual intervention appeared to work in your favour?

 

[eatshitndie]

was there money given by student to martin as part of deal to locate book in library? was book located? was favor given? i find this story absurd to the max. and if student reported to the university did he support hisher accusation with evidence such as cash disbursed plus receipts? if no receipt, were there video or audio recording or were there any physical evidence or a 3rd party witness? otherwise, it’s a “he says she says.” how could the university escalate complaint to cpib if the university did not do its own investigation, such as interrogating martin and getting either a confession or an explanation? what about any cpib investigation with full report plus disclosures for the prosecution and court? what if it was a joke or simply a misunderstanding? i do that all the time when i do someone a favor, such as cleaning a table for strangers after my meal at a hawker center. “that’ll cost you $6.9,” and everyone waiting for that table would smile or laugh as everyone knew it i wasn’t serious about collecting $6.9. only a retard with iq of 69 would report me for corruption or extortion. the judge was simply going thru’ the legal and procedural process of questioning the defense on day one and prosecution on day two. a thorough tear down of the prosecution who if they had not interrogated the primary and only witness (the student) for inconsistency and or credibility or otherwise would have unraveled a web of nonsense. the judge was right. “what offense is being disclosed in this case?” yes, what was the offense and what were the disclosures? no disclosures, no evidence, no witnesses except for the accuser. and where the fuck was the primary and only witness? what a waste of everyone’s time. case dismissed!

 

[Balls2U]

If I am Martin, I will say that it was the student who offered him the money to look for the book. But I rejected the offer and out of spite he reported me to the authorities.
Moreover, Martin was merely a security guard. How would he know anything about library books?