A man in his 20s who sexually assaulted a woman introduced by a friend and caused multiple bruises receives a prison sentence again in the appeal trial

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Eun-young] A man in his 20s who sexually assaulted a woman he met through an acquaintance and inflicted injuries such as bruises all over her body during the assault was sentenced to prison again in the appellate court.

On the 14th, the 1st Criminal Division of the Jeonju Branch of the Gwangju High Court (Chief Judge Kim Seong-ju) announced that it dismissed the appeal of A (23), who was charged with quasi-rape and assault, and upheld the original sentence of 5 years in prison.

A was indicted on charges of sexually assaulting the victim B at a motel in Jeonbuk in August 2018.

A was drinking and playing games with B, who was introduced through a friend, and after the friend left, A sexually assaulted the intoxicated B.

During this process, when B protested, A repeatedly punched B's face and pushed her down, causing bruises all over her body and other injuries.

The first trial court stated, "The defendant took advantage of the victim, whom he met for the first time and who was intoxicated to the point of mental incapacity or inability to resist, to sexually assault her, and after she sobered up and protested, he hit her face and inflicted bruises all over her body with his fists."

It added, "Considering that the victim's sexual self-determination rights were violated by this crime, and that she likely felt significant sexual humiliation and discomfort, and taking into account her subsequent commission of theft and fraud, it is recognized that there is a need to impose a severe punishment on the defendant," sentencing him to 5 years in prison.

The defendant appealed on the grounds of unfair sentencing, but the appellate court dismissed the appeal, stating, "Considering that there have been no significant changes in sentencing conditions up to the appellate trial, the first trial's sentence is not deemed excessively harsh or unfair."

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