Four 'Ilbe' Members Who Posted Malicious Comments Targeting Cho Kuk's Daughter Sent to Prosecution
[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] Four netizens who posted content insulting Cho Mo, the daughter of former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk, have been referred to the prosecution.
On the 26th, the Yangsan Police Station in Gyeongnam announced that they had sent four individuals, including A, a member of the far-right community 'Ilgan Best Storage' (Ilbe), to prosecution with a recommendation for indictment on charges of posting sexual insults and malicious comments targeting Cho on internet communities and articles (insult).
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The former Minister Cho's side stated, "The actions of the suspects are serious and grave personal infringements that cannot be encompassed within the realm of freedom of expression," adding, "We plan to file a civil lawsuit seeking damages against them."
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