Former Channel A Reporter, 'Geom-eon Yuchak' Allegation First Trial on the 26th
[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] The first trial of former Channel A reporter Lee Dong-jae, who is identified as a key figure in the alleged collusion between the prosecution and the media, known as the 'prosecution-media collusion' suspicion, will be held on the 26th.
According to the court on the 10th, Judge Park Jin-hwan of the Seoul Central District Court Criminal Division 1 designated the first trial date for Lee, who was detained and indicted on charges of attempted coercion, and others involved in the case, for the 26th of this month.
This is the first time the case has been handled in court since the prosecution-media collusion suspicion surfaced.
Lee was indicted on charges of sending five letters to Lee Cheol, former representative of Value Invest Korea (VIK) and major shareholder of SillaJen, threatening him.
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The case sparked controversy after allegations arose that Prosecutor Han Dong-hoon, considered a close aide to Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol, conspired with former reporter Lee.
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