"Yearning for a Strong Body..." 60-Year-Old Man Given Probation for Illegal Filming at Gym

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Daehyun] A man in his 60s who filmed other members naked at a gym was sentenced to a suspended prison term by the court.

According to the legal community on the 12th, Judge Jeong Seongwan of the Seoul Central District Court Criminal Division 14 recently sentenced A (67, male), who was indicted for violating the Sexual Violence Punishment Act (filming and distribution using a camera, etc.), to 6 months in prison with a 2-year suspension. He was also ordered to complete a 40-hour sexual violence treatment program.

Earlier, A was brought to trial on charges of filming other members naked about 11 times over approximately three months starting from June 23 last year at the gym he attended.

In court, A admitted to all charges. His lawyer appealed for leniency, stating, "The defendant was born as the eldest son of the family but has a weak constitution. He was hurt by his healthy (family) brothers and developed admiration for healthy bodies during his military service, where he was discharged for medical reasons." He added, "Please consider the circumstances that led him to take photos out of admiration for strong people while attending the gym." The lawyer also emphasized that A is currently receiving treatment after falling down stairs recently.

In his final statement, A tearfully said, "Do you have anything to say? I was wrong and I regret it."

Article 14, Paragraph 1 of the current Sexual Violence Punishment Act stipulates that "If a person films another person's body that may cause sexual desire or discomfort against their will using a camera, etc., they shall be punished by imprisonment for up to 7 years or a fine of up to 50 million won."

The court found A guilty. Judge Jeong stated, "The defendant admitted to the crime and is reflecting on his wrongdoing, and he has no prior convictions of the same kind," adding, "Sentencing considerations included the fact that one of the victims did not want the defendant to be punished."

Since neither the prosecutor nor A appealed, this ruling was finalized as is.

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