A man in his 30s who attempted to rape a friend’s friend at a hotel receives probation

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] A man in his 30s who attempted to rape a woman he met through a friend's introduction by taking her to a hotel was sentenced to a suspended prison term.

On the 17th, according to the legal community, the 12th Criminal Division of the Gwangju District Court (Presiding Judge No Jae-ho) sentenced A (31), who was indicted on charges including attempted rape causing injury, to three years in prison with a five-year suspension and ordered him to attend 40 hours of sexual violence treatment lectures.

A was brought to trial on charges of attempting to rape a female victim, a friend of a friend, by taking her to a hotel in Seo-gu after deciding to have another drink together on February 13.

In the hotel room, he grabbed the arm of the woman who was sitting on a chair, pulled her down onto the bed, and tried to have sexual intercourse.

When she fiercely resisted and tried to leave the room, he pulled her again, laid her down on the bed, hugged her, and repeatedly made sexual contact. During this process, he also struck her nose, causing injuries requiring three weeks of medical treatment.

He is also charged with throwing the woman’s mobile phone onto the desk, breaking it, and stealing a card wallet worth approximately 50,000 won and 80,000 won in cash from her bag.

The court stated, "He attempted to rape a victim who was a friend’s acquaintance he met for the first time and caused injury, and considering the circumstances, method, and content of the crime, the nature and seriousness of the offense are grave and highly condemnable."

It added, "He has a prior record including a suspended prison sentence for drunk driving and three other fines, and even committed this crime during the suspension period without showing remorse."

However, the court noted, "The rape was only attempted and did not result in completion, and the degree of assault is not considered severe. Although he denied the crime during the investigation, he admitted all charges in court, is reflecting on his wrongdoing, and the victim who reached a settlement does not wish for punishment," explaining the sentencing rationale.

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