Former AG stands by decision to prosecute Sam Ke Ting

Former attorney-general Tommy Thomas has defended his decision to appeal the Magistrate Court’s judgment to acquit sales promoter Sam Ke Ting from a charge of reckless driving which caused the death of eight cycling teenagers.

Following the 2019 decision, the public prosecutor consulted Thomas and recommended an appeal. It was then Thomas decided to appeal against the Magistrate Court’s decision to acquit and discharge the accused without Sam entering her defence...