"Not Charged with Distributing Obscene Material, but..." Former LG Pitcher Ryu Je-guk Sent to Prosecution
[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Lim Juhyung] Former professional baseball player Ryu Jeguk (37), who retired from the LG Twins last year, has been handed over to the prosecution on charges of sexual crimes.
On the 23rd, the Seongdong Police Station in Seoul announced that Ryu was sent to the prosecution with a prosecution opinion on charges of violating the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Crimes.
Regarding this, a police official said, "We cannot disclose specific charges," but added, "Contrary to rumors circulating, it is not a charge of distributing obscene materials."
Ryu retired from the LG Twins, his team at the time, in August last year. At that time, he explained the reason for his retirement, saying, "After a back surgery in 2018, I underwent a year of rehabilitation and aimed to make a comeback this season, but my physical condition has recently worsened."
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Earlier, in November last year, Ryu was sued by multiple women claiming to be victims of the distribution of obscene materials. In December last year, the police seized Ryu's mobile phone and conducted digital forensic analysis (scientific evidence analysis technique).
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