An 80-Year-Old Mother Habitually Assaulted Says "I Do Not Want My Son Punished"... 60-Year-Old Filial Offender Receives Suspended Sentence

A son in his 60s who habitually assaulted his mother in her 80s was sentenced to a suspended prison term. The mother did not want her son to be punished.

The Ulsan District Court Criminal Division 8 (Judge Hwang Ji-hyun) announced on the 3rd that A, who was tried on charges of assaulting a family member and violating the Elderly Welfare Act, was sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison with a 3-year suspension. Additionally, probation and 40 hours of domestic violence treatment lectures were ordered.

A was indicted for assaulting his mother three times in May this year at a villa in Nam-gu, Ulsan, including pushing her down while intoxicated.

According to the court, A had a history of repeatedly assaulting his mother, leading the court to issue a restraining order, which he violated three times. He also committed acts of disrespect by throwing dishes and utensils at his mother and kicking the front door.

A is known to have harbored resentment after his mother refused his request to take care of his children following his divorce over 30 years ago.

The court stated, “The crime is serious as he assaulted his elderly mother multiple times and violated the court’s temporary measures,” but added, “However, considering that he spent about two months in detention reflecting on his actions and that the victim does not wish for punishment, these factors were taken into account.”

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