B.I (25, Kim Hanbin), a former member of the idol group iKON, who was charged with drug use, was sentenced to probation in the first trial.
The Seoul Central District Court Criminal Settlement Part 25-3 (Chief Judge Dr. Seong-su Kwon and Jeong-je Park) sentenced B.I to three years in prison and four years of probation today (10th) for violating the Narcotics Control Act (Hyangjeong). .
He also ordered 80 hours of community service, 40 hours of medication lectures, and a fine of 1.5 million won.
The court pointed out, "It cannot be regarded as a crime based on simple curiosity, and celebrity handling of drugs has a huge impact on society by diluting the general public and young people's awareness of drugs."
However, he said, "The accused admits to all the crimes and is reflecting on his mistakes," he said. stated the reason.
B.I was indicted on charges of purchasing cannabis and LSD, a type of drug, through his acquaintance A from April to May 2016 and using some of them (violation of the Narcotics Control Act).
After the incident became known, B.I withdrew from iKON, and YG Entertainment, the agency, terminated the contract.
In the last decision trial, the prosecution requested a three-year prison sentence, and B.I asked for forgiveness, saying, "I made a very stupid mistake in the past."
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