"Kill You and Go to Jail, That's It" Father Threatens Teenage Son with Weapon After Assault, Receives Suspended Sentence

Assaulted Son's Face and Body Over Displeasure with His Attitude During Conversation

On the 14th, the Uijeongbu District Court Criminal Division 3 (Judge Shin Jeong-min) sentenced Mr. A, who was indicted for violating the Child Welfare Act (child abuse) and the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Domestic Violence Crimes, to 6 months in prison with a 2-year probation.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Soyoung] A man in his 40s was sentenced to a suspended prison term after assaulting his teenage son because he was displeased with his son's attitude during a conversation, and then threatening him with a weapon when reported.

On the 14th, the Criminal Division 3 of Uijeongbu District Court (Judge Shin Jeongmin) announced that Mr. A, who was charged with violating the Child Welfare Act (child abuse) and the Special Act on the Punishment of Domestic Violence Crimes, was sentenced to six months in prison with a two-year suspension. In addition, he was ordered to undergo probation and attend 40 hours of lectures on preventing recidivism in child abuse.

Mr. A is accused of assaulting his teenage son, Mr. B, on the face and other areas on the afternoon of January 31 at their home, because he was displeased with Mr. B's attitude in responding to his questions during their conversation.

At that time, Mr. B reported to the police that he had been assaulted by his father. In response, Mr. A took a weapon from the kitchen and threatened Mr. B, saying, "Hey, did you report me? If I kill you and go to prison, that's the end."

Due to this incident and others, the court issued a temporary order requiring Mr. A to immediately leave the residence where Mr. B lives and prohibited him from approaching within 100 meters of Mr. B's school and academy for about two months.

However, it was investigated that Mr. A did not comply with the court's temporary order and continued to live with Mr. B. Eventually, Mr. A was brought to trial on charges including violation of the Child Welfare Act.

The court pointed out, "Mr. A, as the father of the victim child, had the responsibility to protect and raise him safely, but he committed serious offenses such as assault and threatening with a weapon."

However, the court explained the sentencing rationale by stating, "Considering comprehensively that Mr. A is reflecting on his wrongdoing, that he entered the residence with the consent of the victim child and his wife, and that the victim child and his wife do not wish for punishment."

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