Son Jung-min's Friend Lawyer Sues YouTuber for 'That That' Broadcast Request... Also Requests Personal Information from Google

The lawyer representing Mr. A, a friend of Son Jeong-min, filed a complaint with the police on the 1st against a YouTuber who claimed that he is a sibling of an SBS reporter and that the SBS program "I Want to Know That" broadcast content favorable to Mr. A's side.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] The legal representative of A, a friend of university student Son Jeong-min (22), who was found dead in the Han River, has filed a complaint with the police against a YouTuber who posted a video suggesting that he is a sibling of an SBS reporter and that the SBS program "Unanswered Questions" (Geu-al) broadcasted favorable content.

Jung Byung-won, the lead attorney of the law firm One & Partners, stated on the 1st, "We have filed a complaint with the Seoul Seocho Police Station against the YouTuber for defamation under the Information and Communications Network Act, violation of the Telecommunications Business Act, and obstruction of business." This is the first time a YouTuber has been sued for posting unverified facts related to this case.

The YouTuber uploaded a 1 minute 48 second video titled "#Han River University Student Missing #IWillTellYouThat" on their channel the day before. The video included a fictional conversation in which Attorney Jung contacted an SBS reporter to request the airing of favorable content on Geu-al, and the request was accepted. As of 1 PM that day, the video had over 170,000 views.

Attorney Jung denied the video’s claims as groundless and said, "Those who defame or insult me and the lawyers at our firm will definitely be sued." Attorney Lee Eun-soo of One & Partners, who filed the complaint that day, also stated, "All the content in the video is false, and we will request a police investigation regarding this."

Furthermore, Attorney Jung sent a certified letter to Google, the operator of YouTube, demanding cooperation with the police investigation. In the official document, he said, "Despite the reality that numerous false facts are being spread, if no action is taken, it would be tantamount to neglecting criminal acts committed behind anonymous IDs," and "We respectfully request that you provide the credit information of the account operator."

He added, "However, since identity information is sensitive personal data, we hope that the relevant identity information will be provided to the Seocho Police Station, where the related investigation is currently underway," and "If voluntary submission is difficult due to policy and judicial procedures such as a court warrant are required, please notify the sender or the relevant department at Seocho Police Station."

Meanwhile, One & Partners announced on their website and blog the day before that they would receive materials related to all illegal acts such as spreading false information, disclosing personal information, defamation, insults, and threats concerning their client A, his family, and acquaintances in connection with the so-called "Han River incident."

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