Singapore Starts Trial of Opposition Leader in Lying Scandal
- Singh faces two charges of lying under oath, pleads not guilty
- Case brings more scrutiny on the opposition ahead of elections
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Singapore’s opposition leader started his trial on Monday for allegedly lying, potentially drawing more scrutiny on his party before a general election that must be held by next year.
Pritam Singh, who heads the Workers’ Party, faces two charges of lying under oath to a parliamentary committee. He was testifying in an investigation into a former lawmaker Raeesah Khan from his party who had lied in a parliament about a sexual assault case. He has pleaded not guilty.