Jeong Jong-seon Sentenced to 3 Million Won Fine, Prosecution and Defense Both Appeal... Mutual Appeal

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[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Cho] Both the prosecution and the defense have appealed the first trial verdict regarding former High School Football Federation President Jeong Jong-seon, who was indicted on allegations of embezzling football club operating funds and sexually assaulting parents while serving as a high school soccer coach, with only some charges being acknowledged as guilty.

According to the legal community on the 27th, both the prosecution and Jeong’s defense submitted appeals to the first trial court, the Seoul Central District Court Criminal Division 22 (Presiding Judge Yang Cheol-han), the day before, citing reasons such as factual errors and legal misinterpretations. With both sides appealing, the case will be transferred to the second trial at the Seoul High Court.

Previously, Jeong was tried on charges including quasi-rape. On the 21st, he was sentenced to a fine of 3 million won at the first trial sentencing hearing. The court acquitted Jeong of embezzlement and sexual assault charges, and only found him guilty of violating the Anti-Graft Act.

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