Supreme Court Confirms 6-Year Sentence for Father Who Beat and Sexually Assaulted Daughter... Daughter's Petition Not Accepted

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] The heavy sentence was finally confirmed for a biological father who was tried on charges of beating and sexually assaulting his daughter.

The Supreme Court's 3rd Division (Presiding Justice No Tae-ak) announced on the 12th that it upheld the original sentence of six years in prison in the appeal trial of Mr. A, who was indicted for violating the Act on the Protection of Children and Juveniles from Sexual Abuse (rape) and other charges.

During the trial, the daughter submitted a petition claiming that her damage report was false, but the Supreme Court did not accept it.

The court stated, "The testimony of a minor victim has a special characteristic that it can be reversed due to dual emotions toward Mr. A, continuous persuasion and threats from family members."

Mr. A was prosecuted in January 2018 on charges of beating and sexually assaulting his daughter because he believed she lied.

Mr. A's daughter confided the victimization to her boyfriend and, following his encouragement, reported Mr. A to the police.

The first trial court sentenced Mr. A to six years in prison, judging that the victim's testimony was consistent and detailed.

The second trial court also dismissed Mr. A's appeal, maintaining the first trial's verdict, stating, "The nature of the crime is serious and the blameworthiness is high."

Mr. A filed an appeal against the verdict and submitted a petition in his daughter's name. The petition stated that Mr. A did not rape her and that she had lied.

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