Father Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Molesting His Elementary School Daughter

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Dong-hoon] A man in his 30s who was accused of sexually assaulting his elementary school-aged biological daughter for several years was sentenced to prison in the first trial.

According to the legal community on the 20th, the Criminal Division 12 of the Seoul Western District Court (Presiding Judge Lee Jeong-min) sentenced A (38), who was charged with violating the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Crimes, etc. (forcible molestation by a family member), to three years in prison. Additionally, he was ordered to complete 40 hours each of sexual violence and child abuse treatment programs and was prohibited from working at child-related institutions and welfare facilities for the disabled for five years.

A is accused of touching the body of his second daughter B, who was eight years old in 2016. A, who was brought to trial for forcibly molesting B four times until last year, also faces charges of violating the Child Welfare Act by showing obscene materials on his phone to his two daughters, causing them sexual shame.

The court stated, "The defendant's crime is inhumane and seriously hinders the healthy development of children who should be protected," adding, "The victims have suffered sexual shame and mental and physical pain from a young age, but the defendant has not reflected on his wrongdoing and consistently denies the crime with excuses."

However, considering that A has no prior record of sexual crimes or child abuse, the court decided not to detain him in court, stating, "Although the defendant's actions are not justified, we will allow room for dispute in the appeal trial."

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