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CNA
4 days ago
- CNA
Toa Payoh cat abuse: Man remanded after allegedly abusing sixth cat by slamming it against wall
SINGAPORE: A man accused of abusing multiple cats by stabbing them or throwing one down from the 34th floor has been remanded and handed a sixth charge of "cruelly (torturing)" a sixth cat. Tan Yi Bin Ryan, a 26-year-old Singaporean, returned to court on Wednesday (Jul 16) for a mention of his case for six charges under the Animals and Birds Act. According to charge sheets, most of his alleged abuse occurred in Toa Payoh. The latest charge he was given states that he dragged a cat, named only as E6 in court papers, by its tail between 1pm and 1.10pm on Mar 13. This was at a common corridor near a first-floor unit at Block 15, Lorong 7 Toa Payoh. He then allegedly slammed the light-brown cat against a wall three times and dropped it on the floor, causing bleeding from the feline's mouth and nose. This was described as an act of "(cruel) torture" in the charge sheet. According to court records, he was remanded the next day. Tan was previously given five other charges. These allege that he stabbed a ginger and white domestic shorthair cat referred to as E2, leaving a 5cm-long wound between 2am and 4am on Sep 21, 2024. Between 4pm and 6pm on Sep 22, 2024, Tan allegedly stabbed three other cats. These were a black microchipped tabby at Block 36, Lorong 5 Toa Payoh, as well as a ginger domestic shorthair and a white microchipped cat at Block 200, Toa Payoh North. Between 3.48am and 3.51am on Oct 7, 2024, Tan allegedly kicked an orange cat known as Field Field inside a lift at Block 78, Lorong Limau in the Kallang Whampoa area. He then stamped on the cat's head multiple times and threw it down from the 34th floor, killing it. On Wednesday, the court granted an adjournment of the case in light of the recent High Court judgment. Justice Vincent Hoong had from 14 months' jail to 27 months, after the prosecution appealed. Lin had abused five cats, killing two. Tan's case will be heard again in August.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Neighbours star Damien Richardson to fight Nazi salute charge
Former Neighbours star Damien Richardson may question the 'mathematical formula' of a Nazi salute as he fights charges in court. The actor, 55, appeared at Moorabbin Magistrates Court on Tuesday. He was charged with performing a Nazi salute at a restaurant in Melbourne 's southeast in September 2024. Richardson asked police to consider offering him a diversion at a hearing in June, to spare him a criminal conviction, but this was rejected, the court was told on Tuesday. He has now been charged with intentionally performing 'a Nazi gesture whilst knowing that the symbol is associated with Nazi ideology' and that the display 'occurred in a public place'. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Prosecutor Nicholas La Mattina applied to change the wording of the single charge, to remove the words 'symbol' and 'display'. He also asked the magistrate to insert the words 'Nazi salute' into the charge, and that it 'is likely to be confused with or mistaken for a Nazi salute, whilst knowing the Nazi salute is a Nazi gesture'. Magistrate Luisa Bazzani approved of the change in wording and ordered the matter be set down for a two-day contested hearing. She said there were two issues; whether Richardson performed a Nazi gesture or salute and whether he could be exempt under the Act as performing out of 'genuine artistic purpose'. 'What's conceded is the gesture Mr Richardson performed was a Nazi gesture, but not specifically a Nazi salute,' Mr La Mattina said. Defence lawyer Peter Monagle said his client claimed 'it was a gesture which was made without thought as to what ramifications there may be'. The magistrate said Richardson had referred to the fact he may be fined or jailed, while he was performing the gesture. Mr La Mattina said he may potentially call an expert on 'what constitutes a Nazi salute' to give evidence to the hearing. Appearing in Moorabbin Magistrates Court on Tuesday he has now been charged with intentionally performing 'a Nazi gesture whilst knowing that the symbol is associated with Nazi ideology' and that the display 'occurred in a public place' Mr Monagle said he would cross-examine that witness, if called, on the 'mathematical formula' of what constitutes a Nazi salute, including how high an arm must be raised and the position of the fingers. A two-hour livestream of the incident may be played at the contested hearing, but Mr Monagle said he would ask the court to not allow evidence of another speaker at the event as it would be 'prejudicial' to the case. Richardson, who is facing a fine of up to $23,000 or 12 months in jail, will return to the court for a contested hearing on November 5 and 6. The actor appeared in the Moorabbin Magistrates' Court in April after being charged under Victoria's anti-Nazi salute laws. He was allegedly filmed performing a Nazi salute to a crowd of far-right activists at a National Workers Alliance meeting in Melbourne in September. NWA says it stands 'for the preservation of Western culture and identity'. Before performing the Nazi salute, which was revealed by ABC's 7.30, Richardson declared that Australia was experiencing 'a war on men'. 'I thought it was a war on Western tradition, Western values … and actually, it's an anti-white male agenda.' It was then that Richardson raised his right arm and alluded to the fact that far-right extremist Jacob Hersant was given a one-month jail term last week for doing a Nazi salute. 'Am I gonna be fined now? I'm gonna go to jail for five years?' Richardson said. 'I mean, really? I mean, this is absurd. This is insane. It's crazy. It's so crazy you can't believe it's even happening.' After Richardson performed the salute, which was broadcast live on Facebook, members of the National Socialist Network neo-Nazi group could be heard cheering. Despite his actions and words being filmed, the actor has tried to distance himself from the neo-Nazis he was addressing. Matt Trihey, who organised the Melbourne gathering, said 'there has been a lot of misinformation spoken about the event, Damien, the National Workers Alliance and myself'. 'Neither Damien or I have ever been members of Nazi organisations and we have no connection with the NSN,' he told the ABC. 'I am a free speech advocate and have no control over who purchases online tickets to my events.' Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said he was 'disgusted' at the footage. 'I was shocked enough when I saw the salute, disgusted when I heard the applause,' he said. 'They might think they did it in a private place, but the moment you put things online there's a new legal question on whether it was done publicly, so that will be something our authorities will work through.'
Daily Mail
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Suspected attempted Trump assassin begs judge to allow him to 'freeze to death in Siberia'
The man suspected of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump has begged a judge to let him die in Siberia in an outlandish letter to the judge presiding over his case. Ryan Routh, 59, asked to be sent to the Russian region to freeze to death as part of a bizarre request to prisoner swap with a Ukrainian soldier. 'I had wished for a prisoner swap with Hamas, Iran... or China for Jimmy Lai or one of the 40 others, or to freeze to death in Siberia in exchange for a Ukrainian soldier... so I could die being of some use and save all this court mess,' he said in the letter to Judge Cannon. 'Perhaps you [Judge Cannon] have the power to trade me away... An easy diplomatic victory for Trump to give an American he hates to China, Iran, or North Korea... everyone wins.' Routh, who earlier this week requested to represent himself in court, also questioned why the death penalty wasn't being considered, considering his age. 'At nearly 60, a life of nothingness without love — what is the point? Why is it not all or nothing?' he said. 'Why is the death penalty not allowed?' In the same letter, he referred to himself as 'insignificant and useless' and apologized to the court for having to 'expend' energy toward him. He also reiterated that he wanted to represent himself as his former counsel know 'nothing of who I am to to speak for me.' 'I had wished for a prisoner swap with Hamas , Iran ... or China for Jimmy Lai or one of the 40 others, or to freeze to death in Siberia (pictured) in exchange for a Ukrainian soldier... so I could die being of some use and save all this court mess,' he said in the letter 'They do not want the case and I no longer want to listen to how horrible a person I am - I can beat my own self up; I do not need help. 'Bashing me is fine, but selling hard to my daughter that I [am] a piece of s**t goes to another level - I do not enjoy that from those that are supposed to be on my side - unfortunate. 'Best I walk alone.' He signed the letter: 'Sorry, Ryan W. Routh.' The letter was dated June 29, but wasn't filed in federal court until Friday. In May, Routh's court-appointed lawyers tried to drop two of the charges against him on Second Amendment grounds. Routh's motion was signed by three federal public defenders. It stated that the government doesn't object to certain 'ex parte' discussions between two parties about who would represent Routh. But the government made known its objection to any such discussions about moving the trial date or granting a continuance. Routh has been charged with attempting to assassinate Trump at his West Palm Beach golf course last year before the presidential election. He has pleaded not guilty. He allegedly set up a sniper hideout in a bush near the club and positioned himself with an illegally obtained SKS rifle and waited for the now-president to arrive. But before Trump came into range, Secret Service said they found him and opened fire, causing the suspected wannabe assassin to flee. He was later arrested that same day. Routh is expected to go to trial in September. The Routh case is being heard in the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of Florida by Judge Aileen Cannon, the same Trump-appointed judge who heard the classified documents case against him. In addition to the assassination attempt charges, Routh is charged with owning a handgun despite being a convicted felon and with possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number. His team had argued the Constitution protects his ownership rights in both cases, despite a conviction for illegal possession of dynamite.
