"Called for help" 20 times... 20s man repeatedly detains ex-girlfriend, also faces assault charges "High risk of reoffending"

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Ju Cheol-in] A man in his 20s who was fined for imprisoning his girlfriend more than 20 times was sentenced to prison after being prosecuted for continuing his crimes such as assault and breaking into her residence even after they broke up.

The Changwon District Court Criminal Division 4 (Presiding Judge Jang Yoo-jin) announced on the 5th that A (24), who was tried for property damage and robbery and injury, was sentenced to 3 years and 6 months in prison.

A is also accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend B’s house while she was away and stealing a television and speakers (breaking and entering, theft).

In October of last year, A sent several threatening messages to B, who was his girlfriend at the time, such as "I bought a hammer," "I am watching everything from afar," and "I really won’t let you go."

The next day, A visited B’s house twice and shook the door handle several times, damaging it.

About a month later, A returned to B’s house, and when B opened the door and came out, he rushed at her saying, "You’re dead," and kicked her face, side, and legs.

During this incident, he also took B’s cellphone, on which she was pleading "Please save me," and her luxury glasses.

A few days later, taking advantage of B staying at a temporary shelter with police assistance, A called a locksmith to enter B’s house and stole a television, speakers, and earphones.

It was confirmed that A had a prior record of being fined last June for imprisoning B and damaging property.

The court stated, "Considering the high risk of reoffending against the victim, it is inevitable to isolate the defendant from society and the victim for a certain period," but also said, "Taking into account that the victim does not wish to punish the defendant, the sentence is determined."

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