Late Athlete Choi Sook-hyun Abuse Case: Gyeongju City Hall 'Team Doctor' Sentence Reduced in 2nd Trial... Prison Term 8 Years → 7 Years 6 Months

On July 13 last year, Ahn Mo (45), a sports therapist of the Gyeongju City Triathlon team, who is accused of abuse related to the late athlete Choi Sook-hyun case, is arriving at the Daegu District Court to attend the pre-trial detention hearing.
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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongguk Lee] An Juhyun (46), former sports therapist and team doctor of the Gyeongju City Triathlon Team, who was arrested and indicted on charges of abuse against the late athlete Choi Sook-hyun, received a reduced sentence in the appellate court.

The Daegu High Court Criminal Division 1-2 (Chief Judge Jo Jin-gu) sentenced An to 7 years and 6 months in prison and a fine of 10 million won on the 22nd in the appellate trial for charges including violation of the Medical Service Act, fraud, assault, and quasi-rape.

He was also ordered to complete an 80-hour sexual violence treatment program, disclose his personal information for 7 years, and face employment restrictions for 7 years in institutions related to children and adolescents. Regarding the amount An embezzled, he was ordered to pay compensation to the victims and their families.

An appealed after receiving a sentence of 8 years in prison, a fine of 10 million won, completion of an 80-hour sexual violence treatment program, disclosure of personal information for 7 years, and employment restrictions in institutions related to children, adolescents, and welfare facilities for the disabled in the first trial.

He was prosecuted for assaulting and abusing athletes belonging to the Gyeongju City Triathlon Team and sexually harassing female athletes. He also faced charges of performing medical treatments on athletes without a medical license or physical therapist certification and receiving about 200 million won under the pretext of treatment fees.

The court stated the reasons for the reduced sentence, saying, "Considering that this is his first offense, he confessed and showed remorse, the quasi-rape victim did not wish for punishment, and he reached settlements with some victims."

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