40s Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Chasing and Threatening Woman with Weapon to Sexually Assault Her While She Was Returning Home

A Man Who Came After Hearing Victim's Screams Threatens When Trying to Report

A man in his 40s who chased after a woman returning home and threatened her with a weapon to sexually assault her was sentenced to five years in prison.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Seul-gi] A man in his 40s who chased a woman returning home, threatened her with a weapon, and attempted to sexually assault her was sentenced to five years in prison.

The Criminal Division 13 of Suwon District Court (Presiding Judge Lee Gyu-young) announced on the 17th that it sentenced Mr. A (42), who was indicted on charges of special rape and special intimidation, to five years in prison and ordered him to complete 80 hours of a sexual violence treatment program.

The court stated, "The defendant broke into the victim’s residence at night, threatened her with a weapon, and attempted to commit a sexual crime. He also intimidated a male victim who tried to stop him, which shows the severity of the crime. The victim is suffering so much anxiety that she had to move her residence."

However, the court explained the sentencing by saying, "While it is acknowledged that the defendant chased the victim, considering various circumstances such as the fact that he did not appear to attempt to stab with the weapon, it is difficult to conclude that he had intent to kill based solely on his words or actions."

Earlier, Mr. A was indicted on charges of threatening with a weapon and attempting sexual assault after following Ms. B, who was returning home, around a villa area in Yongin City around midnight on May 4.

According to the investigation, when Mr. A encountered Mr. C, a man who came after hearing Ms. B’s screams, he reportedly brandished the weapon and charged at him, then chased him. After getting into his car and locking the door, Mr. C called 112 (emergency number), and Mr. A said, "I will remember your face," before fleeing but was eventually caught by the police.

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