Trial of Jeong Gyeong-sim Resumes After One Month... First Hearing After Bench Change

[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Cho] The trial of Professor Jeong Gyeongshim of Dongyang University, who was indicted and detained on charges including admission bribery for her children and illegal investment in private equity funds, resumed after a month.

The Seoul Central District Court Criminal Division 25-2 (Presiding Judge Lim Jeongyeop) held the fifth hearing on the afternoon of the 11th for Professor Jeong, who was indicted on charges including violation of the Capital Markets and Financial Investment Business Act. The trial, which had been suspended due to regular court personnel changes and a COVID-19 recess, resumed after a month since April 12.

Since the hearing is proceeding under a new panel, the prosecution and defense are expected to restate the charges and main defense arguments. In the previous four hearings, the prosecution conducted documentary evidence investigations related to private equity funds and charges of instructing evidence destruction. Additionally, during the pre-trial preparation session before the formal trial, the prosecution's opposition to the refusal to amend the indictment and friction with the former presiding judge Song In-gwon delayed the renewal of the trial proceedings.

The prosecution plans to begin witness examinations related to the admission bribery charges, as Professor Jeong's detention period expires in May. Previously, Professor Jeong's defense team requested bail, but the former panel did not reach a conclusion. It is also of interest whether the new panel will mention the bail decision.

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