"50-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Inhuman Act of Sexually Assaulting Young Biological Daughter When Wife Was Away"

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Young-eun] A man in his 50s was sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexually assaulting his young biological daughter over several years while his wife was out. It was reported that the victim suffered severe mental and physical damage to the extent of attempting extreme measures due to this incident.

The Jeonju District Court Jeongeup Branch, 1st Criminal Division (Chief Judge Park Geun-jeong) announced on the 8th that A (53), who was indicted for violating the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Crimes, etc. (quasi-rape by a relative), was sentenced to 12 years in prison. Additionally, A was ordered to complete 80 hours of sexual violence treatment programs, a 10-year employment ban at institutions related to children, adolescents, and persons with disabilities, and 3 years of probation.

A was charged with repeatedly sexually assaulting and molesting his biological daughter B (who was 12 years old at the time of the first offense) several times from September 2018 to August of last year while his wife was out. Investigation revealed that A took advantage of times when his wife was traveling or at work, forcibly overpowering B, who strongly resisted, and sexually assaulting her.

Due to A’s crimes, B suffered mental and physical harm and even attempted extreme measures, reportedly expressing extreme anxiety toward her father. A admitted to all his crimes during the investigation.

The court pointed out, "The defendant’s crime is very serious as he repeatedly sexually assaulted his own biological daughter, who should have been raised under his protection, from a young age by using force."

It continued, "The defendant’s inhumane crimes greatly hindered the victim’s formation of sexual values. She also showed symptoms of severe depression, anxiety, social withdrawal, and repetitive self-harm behaviors. Despite the victim suffering serious physical and mental damage to the extent of attempting extreme measures due to the defendant’s crimes, the defendant made no significant efforts to restore the victim. Considering these factors, strict punishment is necessary."

However, the court explained the sentencing reasoning by stating, "The defendant admitted to the crimes and had no prior criminal record."

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