"About to be Released" 50-Year-Old Wearing Electronic Ankle Bracelet Attempts to Sexually Assault Neighboring Mother and Daughter, Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison

15-Time Offender Including Sex Crimes
"Since It's an Attempted Crime, Release Will Be Soon"

A, who is accused of attempting to sexually assault a mother and daughter after breaking into a home while wearing an electronic ankle bracelet (violation of the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Crimes), is leaving the Gwangju Western Police Station Metropolitan Detention Center to attend a pre-arrest suspect hearing (warrant review) on July 12 last year. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Suwan] A man in his 50s who attempted sexual assault after breaking into the home of an 8-year-old child and her mother while wearing an electronic ankle bracelet was sentenced to 8 years in prison.

The Criminal Division 11 of Gwangju District Court (Chief Judge Song Gak-yeop) sentenced A (51) to 8 years in prison on the 10th on charges of violating the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Crimes, among others.

The court also ordered the attachment of a location tracking electronic device (electronic ankle bracelet) for 20 years, disclosure and notification of personal information for 7 years, and a 5-year employment restriction at institutions related to children, adolescents, and the disabled.

The court stated the reason for sentencing, saying, "Although the crime was attempted, the fact that he was intoxicated and broke into a neighbor's house to commit the crime shows extremely poor criminal nature. He has been sentenced to prison three times for similar crimes and committed the crime while wearing the electronic device, so severe punishment is necessary. Also, considering the significant mental damage caused to the victim and the victim's strong desire for severe punishment."

Earlier, the prosecution requested the court to sentence A to 12 years in prison.

A was indicted on charges of breaking into the second floor of a house in Nam-gu, Gwangju, at around 9:40 p.m. on July 10 last year and attempting to sexually assault a woman in her 50s, B, and her 8-year-old daughter.

A lived as a neighbor in the house where B lived and was reportedly aware that B and her daughter lived alone.

According to police investigation, A has a criminal record of 15 offenses including sexual crimes and attempted the crime while wearing an electronic ankle bracelet.

In particular, A reportedly boasted during the arrest process, saying, "Since it was an attempted crime, I will be released soon," which sparked public outrage.

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