Newlywed man charged with raping, robbing varsity student
SHAH ALAM: Tears flowed freely as a newlywed woman watched her husband stand accused of raping, committing unnatural sex with, and robbing a university student at knifepoint last week.
The young woman, who was accompanied by her relatives, covered her face as her husband initially pleaded guilty to all three charges yesterday.
However, the accused, Amirul Faizal Amiruddin, 27, changed his plea to not guilty after a 20minute stand-down.
On the first count, Amirul was accused of raping a 22-year-old woman with the intention to cause death or grievous hurt.
He was charged under Section 376(2)(b) of the Penal Code, which makes him liable to a jail term of between 10 and 30 years, and caning , upon conviction.
On the second count, Amirul was charged with committing carnal intercourse against the order of nature with the same woman.
He was charged under Section 377C of the Penal Code, which carries an imprisonment for up to 20 years and caning, if found guilty.
On the third count, Amirul was accused of robbing the woman of her mobile phone and RM100, while wielding a parang.
The offence, under Section 392 of the Penal Code, carries an imprisonment of up to 14 years, a fine and caning, if convicted.
The offences were allegedly committed under a tree behind an apartment here, between 8.30pm and 10pm on Nov 11.
Judge Adli Abd Ghalib did not grant bail to Amirul on grounds that the case was an issue of public interest that went viral on social media.
The judge fixed Dec 4 for mention and for the accused to appoint a lawyer.