"No Intent to Kill," Jeong-in's Adoptive Parents... Second Trial Verdict at End of November

[Asia Economy Reporter Bae Kyunghwan] The appeal trial verdict for Jang, the adoptive mother who was sentenced to life imprisonment in the first trial for abusing and causing the death of 16-month-old adoptee Jeong-in, and her spouse Ahn, who was sentenced to five years in prison, will be delivered at the end of November.

On the 15th, the Seoul High Court Criminal Division 7 (Presiding Judges Seong Suje, Kang Kyungpyo, and Bae Jeonghyeon) announced at the first formal appeal trial of Jang and Ahn, "The verdict will be delivered by the end of November."

At the trial, it was reported that one prosecution witness appeared to testify about Jang’s acquaintances and her usual parenting attitude, as Jang’s side applied to prove that there was no intent to kill.

The court requested the prosecution to consider preliminarily changing the charge that the adoptive mother stepped on Jeong-in with her foot to hitting with a fist or palm. Going forward, the court plans to verify the size of Jang’s hands and feet on the 15th of next month and conduct inspections such as playing videos requested by Ahn’s side.

Meanwhile, Jang was indicted on charges of habitual assault and abuse of Jeong-in from June to October last year and causing death by delivering a strong blow to the abdomen on October 13 of the same year (child abuse resulting in death), and was sentenced to life imprisonment in the first trial. Ahn was also indicted on child abuse charges and sentenced to five years in prison.

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