By Khushwant Singh

THE ex-chairman of the Laguna Park management committee decided not to testify at a hearing to determine whether he had scoffed at the $1,200 fine for committing mischief.

By not taking the stand on Friday, Lee Kok Leong, 62, would not be refuting the three reporters who had testified that he said he was not remorseful. It also means he would not be cross-examined by the prosecutor.

In April, Lee, general manager of a shipping firm, pleaded guilty to vandalising the padlocks of two neighbours who were against the en-bloc sale of the condominium. He was fined $1,200.

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