AGC to appeal against reduced charge, sentence for man who assaulted Grab driver
The Attorney-General's Chambers in Singapore is appealing a court decision that reduced the charge and sentence for a man who assaulted a 66-year-old Grab driver. The victim passed away a year after the incident, and the prosecution argues the original sentence was inadequate.
Why it matters
The case raises questions about judicial sentencing standards for assault and the legal handling of cases where victims suffer long-term health complications.
The Attorney-General's Chambers said that Oruche Morgan Fidelis' sentence was "manifestly inadequate".
A close-up view of the State Courts building. (File photo: CNA/Ili Mansor)
Lydia Lam 09 Sep 2026 05:44PM (Updated: 09 Sep 2026 08:08PM) Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your preferred source on Google Add CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. Read a summary of this article on FAST. Get bite-sized news via a new cards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST SINGAPORE: The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) said on Wednesday (Sep 9) it will be appealing against decisions by the State Courts in the case of a man who assaulted a private-hire driver, including the amendment of the charge and the sentence imposed.
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