[Breaking] Lee Jae-yong Vice Chairman's 'Prosecutor Investigation Deliberation Committee' Convening Decision to Be Made Today
[Asia Economy Reporter Han Seung-gon] The decision on whether to convene the 'Prosecutorial Investigation Committee' to evaluate the validity of the indictment against Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong is expected to be made this afternoon (11th).
The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office Sub-Deliberation Committee will review the opinion letters submitted by the prosecution and Vice Chairman Lee's side on the afternoon of the 11th, then proceed with a voting process to decide whether to request the convening of the Supreme Prosecutors' Office Investigation Deliberation Committee. The result is expected to be announced late in the afternoon.
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The prosecution and the defense team, who clashed over whether to detain Vice Chairman Lee, are now disputing again over whether it is necessary to convene the Investigation Deliberation Committee to evaluate the validity of the indictment. The Sub-Deliberation Committee consists of 15 citizens including teachers, former public officials, taxi drivers, and self-employed individuals, and the meeting will be held privately.
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