Media Releases

AGC Media Statement: Clarification on Disposal of Suicide Instruments in the Death of Dr Shane Todd

The article published by CBS on 24 July 2014, “Singapore gov't destroyed evidence in US engineer's death” inaccurately presents certain facts. The article conveys the impression that Dr Shane Todd’s Next-of-Kin (NOK) professed their desire for the noose and towel to conduct further tests on them, and were denied this. The Attorney-General’s Chambers notes with surprise the claim which the NOK now make through the media regarding their reasons for requesting the return of the exhibits.

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