Police Forward Autumn Vacation's Jeong Babi to Prosecution on Suspicion of Sexual Violence Against Ex-Partner

Seoul Mapo Police Station logo / Photo by Asia Economy DB

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Dong-hoon] The police have determined that some charges are valid against singer-songwriter Jung Babi, who was accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend.

On the 18th, the Mapo Police Station in Seoul announced that they had sent Jung's case to the prosecution with a recommendation for indictment on charges of violating the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment, etc. of Sexual Crimes (filming using a camera, etc.). However, they forwarded the case with a non-prosecution opinion due to insufficient evidence regarding the charge of rape resulting in injury.

Jung is accused of filming the body of A, a 20-year-old aspiring singer he was dating, without her consent and sexually assaulting her. It is reported that A disclosed the victimization to those around her and tragically took her own life in April.

The police began an investigation after receiving a complaint from A's family in May. They conducted a search and seizure at Jung's residence, secured related evidence through digital forensic techniques on his mobile phone, and summoned Jung for questioning on the 10th.

On the 11th, Jung posted on his blog, "During the police investigation, I calmly clarified that the accusations from start to finish are completely untrue," adding, "Soon, all misunderstandings and falsehoods will be cleared up, and the truth of the case and my innocence will be clearly revealed," denying the charges.

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