Tawau High Court: Witness Testifies to Assault on Victim
In the Tawau High Court, a 12th prosecution witness, a student from the Lahad Datu Vocational College, testified today that he witnessed 10 accused individuals punching and kicking Mohamad Nazmie Aizzat Mohd Narul Azwan in dormitory room 5 Belian on the night of March 21.
The Witness’s Account
The witness, who is also a friend of the victim, stated that the first, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, eighth, ninth, 10th, 11th, and 13th accused surrounded the victim and assaulted him while he was lying down. He was on the 12th accused’s bed, using his phone, when the incident occurred, and the distance between the bed and the incident was not very far.
The Charge and the Evidence
Thirteen students aged 16 to 19 are jointly charged with murdering 17-year-old Mohamad Nazmie Aizzat in dormitory rooms 7 Resak and 5 Belian at Lahad Datu Vocational College between 9 pm on March 21 and 7.38 am on March 22. The charge, framed under Section 302 of the Penal Code read with Section 34, provides for the death penalty or imprisonment of 30 to 40 years and up to 12 strokes of the cane, upon conviction.
The Witness’s Testimony Continues
The witness stated that the victim was brought into dormitory room 5 Belian by 10 accused along with the seventh and 12th accused at about 10 pm. However, the witness was unsure of the actions of the seventh and 12th accused. He also described the events that occurred after the incident, including the victim leaving room 5 Belian to bathe and later returning to room 5 Belian, where the ninth accused punched his arm before the first accused intervened.
The 11th Prosecution Witness’s Testimony
The 11th prosecution witness testified that he saw the first and fifth accused assaulting the victim in dormitory room 5 Belian at 11 pm as he passed by the room on his way to the bathroom. He also saw the victim in dormitory room 7 Belian when the second accused was carrying him into the room, with the first, fifth, and 11th accused present.
Conclusion
The trial continues, with the prosecution presenting more evidence to support the charges against the 13 accused teenagers. The court will hear from additional witnesses and review the evidence presented so far to determine the fate of the accused.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the charge against the accused?
The charge is murder, punishable by the death penalty or imprisonment of 30 to 40 years and up to 12 strokes of the cane. - How many students are charged with murder?
Thirteen students aged 16 to 19 are jointly charged with murder. - What is the evidence presented so far?
The prosecution has presented testimony from multiple witnesses, including the 12th prosecution witness, who witnessed the assault on the victim, and the 11th prosecution witness, who saw the victim being carried into dormitory room 7 Belian. - What is the next step in the trial?
The trial will continue, with the prosecution presenting additional evidence and witnesses to support the charges against the accused.