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AGC notes apology, undertaking by man who posted doctored headline on City Harvest case

A screenshot of Mr Neo Aikchau's apology on Facebook. Photo: Facebook

A screenshot of Mr Neo Aikchau's apology on Facebook. Photo: Facebook

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The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) has noted the public apology and undertaking by a man who posted a doctored newspaper headline on social media that suggested a Member of Parliament had influenced the outcome of the City Harvest Church case.

Mr Neo Aik Chau's apology on Thursday (Feb 8) follows an earlier apology on his Facebook page on Tuesday afternoon. He admitted to scandalising the court, and made an undertaking not to repeat his actions again in future.

The AGC said in a statement on Thursday (Feb 8) that it had required Mr Neo to make the public apology and undertaking, adding: "The Facebook post made false and baseless allegations and in doing so, impugned the impartiality and integrity of the Court of Appeal and posed a risk that public confidence in the administration of justice would be undermined. By publishing the Facebook post, Mr Neo had committed contempt of court under s 3(1)(a) of the Administration of Justice (Protection) Act 2016."

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