Prosecution Seeks 30-Year Sentence for 'Buda' Kang Hoon... "Second-in-Command of Doctor's Room Who Aided Jo Joo-bin"

Known as the co-operator of the Telegram 'Doctor's Room' along with Jo Joo-bin, 'Butta' Kang Hoon / Kang Jin-hyung Reporter aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Cho] The prosecution has requested a 30-year prison sentence for Kang Hoon, known as "Butta," an accomplice of Jo Joo-bin, the operator of the Telegram "Doctor's Room" involved in distributing sexual exploitation materials.

On the 8th, at the Seoul Central District Court Criminal Division 31 (Presiding Judge Seongpil Cho), during Kang's final trial, the prosecution asked the court to "sentence him to 30 years in prison and order the attachment of an electronic location tracking device (electronic anklet) for 15 years." The prosecution stated, "The defendant was the second-in-command who assisted Jo Joo-bin, the ringleader of the Doctor's Room."

Kang's defense attorney denied the major charges such as production of sexual exploitation materials and forcible molestation in the final argument, admitting only some charges including distribution of sexual exploitation materials. Kang is reported to have bowed his head to the victims' families during his final statement, pleading for leniency. The court scheduled the sentencing hearing for Kang on the 21st of next month.

Kang was indicted in May this year on 11 charges including production and distribution of obscene materials under the Youth Protection Act, forcible molestation, coercion, and threats, and was later additionally indicted on charges including organizing a criminal group. Additionally, he is accused of approaching former Gwangju Mayor Yoon Jang-hyun, who was on trial for violating the Public Official Election Act from November to December last year, impersonating the court's 'secretary,' and receiving a total of 10 million won in two installments by promising favorable outcomes.

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