Producer Dandi Sentenced to Probation for Sexual Assault of Acquaintance's Younger Sister

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] Singer and producer Dandi (33, real name Ahn Jun-min), who was prosecuted for sexually assaulting a friend's younger sister, was sentenced to probation.

The Criminal Division 11 of the Seoul Eastern District Court (Chief Judge Son Joo-chul) on the 24th sentenced Dandi, who was charged with quasi-rape, to 2 years and 6 months in prison with a 3-year probation, and ordered 160 hours of community service, completion of a 40-hour sexual violence treatment program, and a 3-year employment ban at child and youth-related institutions.

The court pointed out, "The defendant initially denied the crime during the investigation, but only admitted it after the DNA test results came out, causing additional suffering to the victim," and explained the sentencing reason by considering "the defendant has no other criminal record besides a summary order, and the victim reached a settlement and no longer wishes for punishment."

Earlier, the prosecution had demanded a 3-year prison sentence for Dandi.

In April, Dandi was prosecuted on charges of sexually assaulting a friend's younger sister who was sleeping after drinking at a friend's house. After the crime, Dandi denied the charges during the police investigation, but the crime was revealed when his DNA was found in evidence submitted by the victim.

In his final statement, Dandi said, "I am ashamed and disappointed in myself for impulsively making a mistake while intoxicated," and added, "I will live with remorse and a heart seeking forgiveness."

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