Ki Sung-yong (FC Seoul), who is suspicious of sexual violence against his juniors in elementary school, initiated a full-fledged legal response by proceeding with criminal and civil lawsuits against alleged suspects.
Song Sang-yeop of Seopyeong, a legal representative of Ki Sung-yong, said in a press release today (22nd) that he filed a complaint to hold criminal responsibility for Mr. C and Mr. D who allege that they were sexually assaulted by Ki Sung-yong. And filed a lawsuit for compensation for damages.”
Accordingly, attorney Song filed a complaint with the Seocho Police Station today and filed a lawsuit for compensation for damages in the Seoul Central District Court.
Earlier, on the 24th of last month, Mr. C and Mr. D revealed through lawyer Park Ji-hoon that they were sexually assaulted by their seniors A and B in January-June 2000 while they were in a soccer club at an elementary school in Jeollanam-do.
Ki Sung-Yong's name was not mentioned, but I could fully guess that Player A was Ki Sung-Yong.
Sung-Yong Ki held a press conference after the opening game of the K League 1 on the 27th of last month, claiming innocence, and foretelling legal action against Mr. C and Mr. D, and attorney Song, representing Mr. Ki, said to Mr. C and Mr. D. I urged the release of evidence.
Accordingly, Mr. C and Mr. D took the position that if Ki Sung-yong filed a lawsuit, it would be disclosed in court.
Eventually, as Ki Sung-yong decided on a civil lawsuit along with criminal charges against Mrs. C and Mrs. D, fierce court battles unfolded.
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