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| 뺑소니 혐의와 음주 운전 의혹을 받는 트로트 가수 김호중이 21일 오후 서울 강남경찰서에서 조사를 마치고 나오고 있다. 공동취재 |
‘[파이낸셜뉴스] 음주운전으로 뺑소니 사고를 내고 사건을 은폐하려 한 김호중이 경찰 조사가 끝난 뒤 취재진을 피하기 위해 6시간 넘게 귀가를 거부한 사실이 전해져 논란이다.’
‘According to police on the 22nd, after finishing a 3-hour-long investigation at the Seoul Gangnam Police Station the day before, Kim refused to leave for over 6 hours, stating, “I cannot face the press,” and “I will not leave until the press withdraws.”‘
‘Ultimately, around 10:40 p.m., wearing a black hat and glasses with his left hand in his pocket, Kim emerged and quickly left after saying, “What more does a sinner have to say. I have been well-investigated and if there is more investigation to be done, I will sincerely cooperate,” leaving only an apology and avoiding questions about the reason for the delayed return.’
‘Refusing to return home after being publicly summoned by a suspect is rare. Despite several hours of persuasion by the police and his lawyer, Kim did not change his stance.’
‘Kim avoided the press after arriving at around 2 p.m. He dodged the photo line and went to the underground parking lot before entering the interrogation room. Regarding this, his lawyer stated, “It is appropriate for Kim to apologize, as he is a famous singer, but due to circumstances, we ask for your understanding.”‘
‘On the night of the 9th, Kim is being investigated for fleeing after crashing into a taxi in Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul around 11:40 p.m.’
‘Denying the allegation of drunk driving, Kim suddenly changed his statement two days ago on the 19th, admitting the charges and stating that he would attend the police within a few days. The police are investigating whether there was an organized attempt to conceal evidence after the accident, including the manager making false statements to the police and the agency removing the black box memory card from Kim’s vehicle.’
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moon@fnnews.com Reporter Moon Young-jin
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