A man in his 20s sentenced to 1 year in prison in the second trial for illegal filming without partner's consent

The Court: "The nature of the crime is malicious, and the intent is highly improper"

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Gyumin] A man in his 20s, who was prosecuted for illegally filming his partner's body, was sentenced to prison again in the second trial.

The Seoul Western District Court Criminal Appeal Division 1-2 (Chief Judge Park Yangjun) dismissed the appeal of Mr. A (29), who was charged with violating the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Violence Crimes (filming using a camera, etc.) and quasi-forcible molestation, and sentenced him to one year in prison, the same as the original sentence, on the 6th. The court also ordered an 80-hour sexual violence treatment program.

The court stated, "The crime is of a serious nature as the defendant secretly filmed and molested the victim while she was asleep," and pointed out, "The folder containing the illegal footage included information that could identify the victim, indicating a very malicious intent."

Furthermore, the court explained the sentencing reason, saying, "The victim has suffered considerable sexual shame and mental distress due to this case and is petitioning for severe punishment against the defendant."

Mr. A was prosecuted in 2020 for filming the body of his partner, with whom he was in a relationship, without her consent, storing the footage in his cloud, and molesting and filming her without permission while she was asleep.

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