Justice Party Appeals Non-Prosecution Decision on Korean Party Lawmaker in 'Fast-Track Clash' Case

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] The Justice Party has filed an appeal against the prosecution's decisions of non-indictment and suspension of indictment for the Liberty Korea Party lawmakers involved in the 'National Assembly Fast-Track (Rapid Processing Agenda) Clash Incident.'

On the 20th, Shin Jang-sik, Special Committee Chair on Judicial Reform of the Justice Party, submitted an appeal to the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office, requesting a reconsideration of 38 cases, including 24 non-indictments and 14 suspensions of indictment related to the Fast-Track clash incident.

Chairman Shin particularly criticized the non-indictment decision for Liberty Korea Party lawmaker Yeo Sang-gyu, stating, "It is unacceptable that suspects who were clearly confirmed to have actively participated in the National Assembly riot incident, including the detention of Bareunmirae Party lawmaker Chae Yi-bae, were not prosecuted."

He also stated, "It is difficult to understand under general legal principles the suspension of indictment decisions for Liberty Korea Party lawmakers Kim Seung-hee and Choi Yeon-hye due to fractures sustained during the bill submission process," emphasizing, "The prosecution must reinvestigate and indict these non-indictment cases."

He added, "If the prosecution dismisses the appeal, we will make every effort to ensure that the court strictly handles the Liberty Korea Party's Fast-Track obstruction riot incident, including filing a petition for reconsideration."

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