Yonhap News,
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, Prosecutors: “Concerns for repeat offenses due to child molestation and more”,
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, ‘A 40-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a teenager he met through an open chat room and producing explicit material has been sentenced to 8 years in prison. The man, who has five young children to support, pleaded for leniency, and the final verdict is being closely watched.’,
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, ‘According to legal sources on the 23rd, the Jeju District Prosecutor’s Office sentenced A (42), who was indicted on charges of violating the Act on the Protection of Children and Juveniles against Sexual Abuse (rape), to 8 years in prison in a deliberation trial held at the Criminal Division 2 of the Jeju District Court (Presiding Judge Hong Eun-pyo) on the 22nd.’,
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, ‘A was accused of luring a teenager, B, whom he met through an open chat in May, to a lodging facility where he sexually assaulted her and produced explicit material by filming the act with his mobile phone.’,
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, ‘It was found that A took the victim to a lodging facility 10 kilometers away from their initial meeting place and committed the assault despite the victim expressing refusal to engage in sexual activities.’,
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, ‘In addition to this case, A has a history of child molestation.’,
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, ‘Prosecutors explained the reasons for the sentencing, stating, “The nature of the crime is quite heinous, and with a history of similar offenses, there is a risk of repeat offenses. It is a serious crime that requires strict punishment to forcibly take a young victim to a distant place, engage in sexual activities against their will, and film the act.”‘,
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, ‘While admitting to all charges, A’s defense pleaded for leniency.’,
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, ‘A’s defense attorney stated, “It is true that the defendant committed a serious crime. The victim is refusing to make a settlement, but we will make every effort to reach an agreement.” The defense attorney also mentioned, “The defendant has five young children to support. Although the crime itself was wrong, considering the fact that he has a family to support, we ask for leniency.”‘,
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, ‘A also expressed remorse and pleaded for leniency, saying, “I am sorry to the victim. I regret what I did and I am repentant.”‘,
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, ‘A’s sentencing trial is scheduled to take place next month.’,
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