Popular Writer A Found Guilty of 'Mutual Assault', Receives Suspended Sentence in First Trial

Assault Charges
Entertainment Agency CEO Mr. B
Also Sentenced to Probation

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Gyumin] Popular writer A, who was accused of mutual assault after responding to the unilateral assault by the head of an entertainment agency, was sentenced to probation in the first trial.

The Seoul Western District Court Criminal Division 10 (Judge Yoon Yangji) sentenced A (38), who was indicted on charges of injury, to 8 months in prison with 2 years probation on the 23rd. The head of the entertainment agency, B (41), who faced the same charges, was sentenced to 6 months in prison with 2 years probation. Additionally, Judge Yoon ordered them to perform 80 hours of community service.

Judge Yoon pointed out regarding A, "The method of A's crime and the extent of B's injuries are serious," and "They did not reach a settlement with the victim."

However, Judge Yoon explained the sentencing reason, stating, "(A) admitted to the incident, inflicted injury while defending against the assault, and made efforts such as continuously expressing willingness to settle."

Regarding B, Judge Yoon stated, "The injury was not minor, and no settlement was reached with A," but also noted, "There is no prior criminal record, and the crime was committed impulsively due to poor relations and inability to control anger."

A and B are accused of assaulting each other after an argument while talking inside a car in February last year. According to the police, B first assaulted A, and A responded by assaulting B. A was diagnosed with a 4-week recovery period, and B with a 6-week recovery period.

Meanwhile, A is a writer who mainly writes novels containing socially critical messages. His novels have been adapted into dramas or films and have achieved commercial success.

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