Despite Restraining Order, Cohabiting Older Sister Detained for Half a Day... Sentenced to 8 Months Imprisonment

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Gyumin] A man in his 60s who was prosecuted for detaining his cohabiting older sister due to a real estate ownership dispute despite a restraining order was sentenced to imprisonment in the first trial.

On the 19th, Kang Sunyoung, a judge of Criminal Division 10 at the Seoul Western District Court, announced that Choi (61), who was charged with confinement, special intimidation, intimidation, assault, and violation of the Special Act on the Punishment of Domestic Violence Crimes, was sentenced to 8 months in prison.

Judge Kang stated, "It appears that the defendant repeatedly committed violence against the victim, his older sister, and the nature of the crime is very serious with a high risk of recidivism," but also noted, "Considering that he only has a fine penalty record from over 30 years ago and that the victim does not wish for the defendant to be punished," explaining the sentencing reasons.

Choi was prosecuted for violating orders prohibiting approach and eviction from the victim and her residence around July last year, and for detaining the victim for about 13 hours by threatening her with methods such as confiscating her mobile phone and displaying a weapon around August.

Additionally, Choi is also accused of threatening the victim again the next day while holding a weapon and using abusive language.

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