Lee Sujeong "Inha University Case Suspect, Higher Likelihood of Murder Charge Application"

"Victim Falls, Suspect Flees Without Reporting to 119 or Providing Rescue"
Emphasis on the Need for Sexual Violence Prevention Education

A first-year male student A (20), accused of sexually assaulting a peer student on the Inha University campus and causing the victim's death by falling from a building, entered the Incheon District Court in Michuhol-gu, Incheon City on the afternoon of the 17th to undergo a pre-arrest detention hearing.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyun-joo] Professor Lee Soo-jung of the Department of Criminal Psychology at Kyonggi University recently stated that there is a "high likelihood that a murder charge will be applied" to A, a 20-year-old first-year male student at Inha University who was identified as the perpetrator in the recent Inha University incident. A was arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a classmate and causing their death by falling from a building.

According to fire authorities on the 19th, the victim who fell from the building was still alive when the 119 emergency medical team arrived at the scene. The victim was then transported to a hospital for treatment but later passed away. After reviewing nearby closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage, the police estimated that the victim was left unattended for about an hour after the fall. This has led to criticism that if A had not fled home and instead called 119, the victim could have been saved.

Regarding this, Professor Lee appeared on KBS's "Brave Live" on the 19th and explained, "Anyone can reasonably understand that falling from a building poses a threat to life, yet he neither reported to 119 nor provided rescue," adding, "At minimum, this could be considered murder by implied intent or by omission."

Professor Lee also emphasized the need for sexual violence prevention education. Referring to recent statistics showing that 60% of sexual violence incidents on university campuses occur among students, he said, "We all need to maintain vigilance that (sexual violence among students) can escalate into serious crimes," and added, "This suggests the necessity for improvements in facilities such as installing CCTV on campus and continuous educational guidance for students."

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