'No basis for immunity': Judge explains why he did not acquit man accused of killing Felicia Teo

Ahmad Danial Mohamed Rafa'ee (left) revealed in 2020 that he was involved in the disposal of Felicia Teo's remains.- KELVIN CHNG, ST FILE

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): There was no basis to grant absolute legal immunity to Ahmad Danial Mohamed Rafa'ee from ever being prosecuted for the death of Felicia Teo, said a district judge.

In written grounds published on Friday (Aug 12), District Judge Eugene Teo explained why he had, in June, rejected arguments for Ahmad to be given a discharge amounting to an acquittal for a murder charge.

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