"Father Forced to Touch 10-Year-Old Daughter's Buttocks, Suspended Prison Sentence for Biological Dad"

A biological father who forcibly molested his young daughter by touching her buttocks was sentenced to a suspended prison term.

On the 5th, the Criminal Division 1 of the Western Branch of Busan District Court (Chief Judge Lee Jin-jae) announced that Mr. A, who was tried on charges including forcible molestation by a relative (violation of the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Crimes, etc.), was sentenced to 3 years in prison with a 5-year suspension. He was also ordered to perform 120 hours of community service and attend 40 hours of sexual violence and child abuse treatment programs.

According to the Busan District Court, Mr. A is accused of forcibly molesting his 10-year-old daughter three times between September and October last year, including scratching her back and touching her buttocks. He is also accused of physically and emotionally abusing his daughter five times in August last year.

The court found Mr. A guilty based on his and the victim’s mother’s testimonies in court, drawings made by the victim, and the investigation results.

The court stated, “The father, who has the responsibility to raise and protect his child properly, committed forcible molestation and abuse against his daughter, which is a serious offense,” and added, “The victim suffered great mental distress and has not forgiven him.” However, the court noted, “Since Mr. A is currently undergoing a divorce lawsuit with the victim’s mother, it is expected that he will be separated from the victim,” and “Mr. A has deposited 10 million won for the victim and has admitted to all charges and is showing remorse.”

It is reported that both Mr. A and the prosecution have appealed the first trial verdict.

Busan District Court Seobu Branch. [Image source=Yonhap News]

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