“If you re-enact the situation (at the time of the sexual assault), you can remember the fact
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This man was a public defender who had to defend the victims.
The 2nd Criminal Division of the Gwangju District Court (Chief Judge Kim Jin-man) decided today (19th) that the prosecution and Mr. All appeals were dismissed and he was sentenced to one year and six months in prison, the same as the original trial.
In addition, the order to complete 40 hours of sexual violence treatment program and to limit employment in organizations related to children, youth, and persons with disabilities for 5 years was maintained.
On June 15 and August 31, 2020, at his office in Gwangju, Mr. A conducted legal consultations with two victims of sexual assault cases, respectively, saying, 'A case without evidence can result in acquittal. He was charged with molesting under the guise of reenacting the crime, saying, "If you reenact it, you can remember the fact of the damage."
It was also revealed that in the process, the victims were asked about their sexual orientation, etc.
Mr. A is a victim public defender designated by the prosecution, and the prosecution changed the victim's public election right after the complaint was received.
The court said, "The credibility of the victim's statements is recognized, and some victims are pleading for severe punishment. Mr. A has damaged the trust and honor of the lawyer."Even taking into account the circumstances of admitting some of the crimes, the sentence of the trial court cannot be considered too heavy or too light."