Construction contractor Yoon Joong-cheon (59), the key figure in the case of the villa's sexual encounter, involving Kim Hak-jae's former Vice Minister of Justice, was sentenced to death in the appeals court following the first trial.

The Court of Appeals held the judgment that the prosecution was overdue and that Yoon's charges of sexual crime could not be punished.

The Seoul High Court Detective Division 6 (Deputy Judge Seok-Joon Oh, Jeong-Hwan Lee, Jeong-Jin Oh) on the 29th brought a trial to Yoon, who was charged with violating the law on punishment and protection of victims (such as rape, etc.) Similarly, a total of 5 years 6 months in prison and a fine of 1.48 billion won were imposed.

The judge said, "As a result of comprehensive review of the reports and materials of the professional hearing committee members submitted during the appeal process, we concluded that it is correct to maintain the judgment of the first trial."

He also said, "I feel sorry for the hurtful woman who has suffered a very painful heart." In fact, it is a pity that the recognition and legal judgments are limited to the crimes in which the charges were filed, and do not help to heal the victim's wounds. I do it. "

In 2006-2007, he threatened Mr. A to have sex with influential personnel, including former Vice Minister Kim Hak, and was put on trial for sexually assaulting Mr. A to inflict mental injury such as post-traumatic stress disorder.

Also, in the name of real estate development project cost in 2011-2012, there was also a charge of 'self-sue' self-confidence with Mr. Kwon by committing a wife to not pay back this money without returning the 2.16 billion won that was borrowed from the old internal mistress Kwon Mo. .

In addition, Yoon was also accused of fraud of up to 4,400,000 won by taking over 1.84 billion won from a real estate developer, saying that he would receive a golf course license from 2008 to 2015.

The first trial admitted that Mr. Yoon was guilty of fraud and other charges, but allegations such as sexual assault related to suspicion of the villa's sexual entertainment were denied or denied the prosecution because the statute of limitations had expired.

Deputy Undersecretary Kim, who was handed over to the court on charges of receiving sexual entertainment, was also convicted or excused of all charges in the first instance.

Vice Minister Kim's court also admitted that the hospitality of the sex was true, but was judged to be excused because the statute of limitations had passed.

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