A 49‑Year‑Old Man Gets 32 Years In Jail After a Freaky Courtroom Freak Show
In a shocking turn of events, Isham Kayubi was handed a 32‑year prison sentence and 24 cane strokes after confessing to raping two 14‑year‑old girls. The case cracked the headlines for both the crime and the outrageous courtroom drama that followed.
The Backstory: A Repeat Offender
- Four rape charges, two sexual assault allegations – all linked to two teenage victims.
- Previously jailed in 2008 for sexual offences against four girls.
- He lured the victims to his flat in Jurong West in late 2017, humiliating them within two weeks.
- Threatened to “summon gang members” if the girls didn’t comply.
- Recorded the acts on his phone – an extra layer of criminal evidence.
The Courtroom Chaos
During the trial, Isham turned the courtroom into a live horror show:
- In August, he urinated in the dock and exposed himself.
- He later defecated in his own clothes and refused to change.
- When the judge asked for his plea, he mumbled incoherently, but eventually was able to cross‑examine witnesses.
- When asked to give a defence, he refused to answer and demanded more time to secure a lawyer.
- He took a laxative for constipation and refused to clean up his soiled prison uniform.
The Verdict: The Judges Are Not Impressed
Judge See Kee Oon found Isham’s behaviour “unacceptable” and ruled that a severe deterrence sentence was necessary. The judge praised the victims’ credibility and noted objective evidence:
- DNA evidence – semen found on victim’s vaginal swab.
- Surveillance footage from Isham’s block.
- Video recordings and phone messages.
- Isham provided no evidence and declined to testify.
Deputy Public Prosecutor James Chew emphasised that the prosecution had proven the case “beyond reasonable doubt.” Isham pleaded innocence, claiming the victims fabricated evidence – an assertion the court saw as unfounded.
What The Judges Say
Justice See told the court, “I see no reason to suspect the victims of fabrication. They are candid, straight‑forward, and reliable.” He added that the entire case is a clear example of why a strict penalty is warranted.
Wrap‑Up
It’s a stark reminder that transgressions against minors will not go unanswered. And for those who think they can get away with courtroom antics, the nickname “The Rape of the Court” is a hard reminder that the law is watching.
