SINGAPORE, Oct. 28 -- A 32-year-old man accused of multiple counts of child abuse, including choking a baby and hanging him on a hanger inside a cupboard, has changed his legal representation.

As reported by CNA, the Singaporean, who cannot be named due to a gag order, faces charges classified as domestic violence.

The accused was previously represented by Gino Hardial Singh, who was discharged as counsel at a further mention on October 15.

At a pre-trial conference yesterday, lawyers Amarick Singh Gill and S Ramanujen appeared on behalf of the accused.

A pre-trial conference is a private hearing before a judge where both sides discuss administrative matters before open court proceedings.Such hearings may address procedural issues and...