Captain Lee Geun Victim's Side Hints at Legal Action: "Great Shock from False Claims"

Former Captain Lee Geun [Image source=YouTube capture]

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] Lee Geun, a former naval reserve captain who gained fame through the YouTube content 'Fake Men,' denied past sexual harassment allegations, prompting the victim's side to express regret. The victim's legal representative also stated that they may take legal action against netizens who attacked the victim and against former Captain Lee.

Ha Seo-jung, the lawyer representing the victim, said in a statement on the 14th, "The victim was deeply shocked by former Captain Lee Geun, the perpetrator, issuing a statement distorting the facts and legal judgment to claim falsehoods," adding, "He should immediately stop making statements aimed at hiding his wrongdoing and refrain from any further comments."

She continued, "The victim does not know how this case became public and has not reported it to the media or YouTube channels," criticizing, "Currently, countless secondary damages such as speculative remarks, defamation, and insults are being inflicted on the victim online."

Lawyer Ha also indicated that they may take legal action against netizens who committed secondary harm and former Captain Lee. In a phone interview with Asia Economy, she explained, "We do not rule out legal measures regarding malicious comments by netizens and the parts publicly announced by former Captain Lee that relate to the victim's honor."

Previously, a YouTuber specializing in entertainment content revealed former Captain Lee's court ruling, claiming that he was fined for committing sexual harassment at a club in late 2017. In response, former Captain Lee acknowledged the punishment but explained, "Although evidence proving no harassment emerged, the victim's consistent testimony became the sole evidence leading to the verdict."

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