Pritam Singh Trial Questions Raeesah Khan's Credibility

During the ongoing trial of Pritam Singh, his lawyer Andre Jumabhoy accused former Workers' Party MP Raeesah Khan of being a habitual liar, specifically citing her untrue anecdote from an August 2021 parliamentary speech about accompanying a rape victim to a police station. Khan admitted to lying, stating, 'Yes, I’ve lied,' but denied the suggestion that she tells lies 'non-stop.' Jumabhoy highlighted discrepancies in her testimony, including her claim that she did not understand Singh's request to substantiate her anecdote when she had written it just days prior. Singh is facing charges for allegedly providing misleading statements to a Committee of Privileges regarding his interactions with Khan, which stemmed from her fabricated account. The court proceedings, marked by intense cross-examination, aim to impeach Khan's credibility as a witness, with Jumabhoy asserting that her lies were layered and extensive. If convicted, Singh could face substantial penalties under the Parliament (Privileges, Immunities and Powers) Act.