'Election Law Violation and Defamation of the President' Jeon Gwang-hoon Acquitted in First Trial
Pastor Jeon Gwang-hoon of Sarang Jeil Church / Photo by Jang Jin-hyung aymsdream@
View original image[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Cho] Pastor Jeon Gwang-hoon of Sarang Jeil Church, who was prosecuted for pre-election campaigning at rallies ahead of this year's April 15 general election, was acquitted in the first trial.
The Seoul Central District Court Criminal Division 34 (Presiding Judge Heo Seon-ah) on the 30th acquitted Pastor Jeon of all charges of violating the Public Official Election Act and defamation. The court stated, "The prosecution's allegations against the defendant have not been proven beyond a reasonable doubt."
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Pastor Jeon was indicted on charges of pre-election campaigning at rallies in Gwanghwamun Square and elsewhere ahead of the 21st general election (violation of the Public Official Election Act) and defamation against President Moon Jae-in. He was detained and indicted in March this year but was released on bail during the trial. However, he violated bail conditions, was re-arrested, and continued to face trial. The prosecution had previously requested a sentence of 2 years and 6 months imprisonment for Pastor Jeon at the sentencing hearing.
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