CNA uses not-too-subliminal messaging as TV reporter wears prison garb pattern for CHC verdict news

Give her a pay raise.

Belmont Lay| November 20, 05:32 PM

Channel News Asia TV reporter Kimberly Spykerman covered the City Harvest Church sentencing verdict this Friday afternoon, Nov. 20, 2015.

Her choice of prison fashion clothing was not subtle at all:

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This was what she reported:

"One of Singapore's longest-running criminal trials, which spanned some 140 days, has finally come to a close. The six City Harvest Church leaders convicted of misusing millions of dollars of church funds was sentenced by a district court just a short while ago and some of them are just leaving court now."

"As you can see, right behind me, church founder and senior pastor Kong Hee is leaving the district court. You can see, you know, quite a number of reporters surrounding him trying to hear from him what he has to say following the sentencing."

"Let's take a look at that for now."

Kimberly Spykerman_City_Harvest_trial

And now let's take a look at traditional prison garb:

black and white jumpsuit Source

Here's a recap of the six church leaders' sentences:

Senior pastor Kong Hee was sentenced to eight years in prison.

John Lam, former secretary of the church's management board, was sentenced to three years in prison.

Sharon Tan, former finance manager, was sentenced to 21 months in prison.

Board member Chew Eng Han was sentenced to six years in prison.

Senior pastor Tan Ye Peng was sentenced to five years and six months in prison.

Serina Wee, former finance manager, was sentenced to five years in prison.

 

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