"40s Sexual Assault" Middle School Student Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison... "Child Shedding Tears" Defense Fails

Court Sentences to 10 Years Imprisonment and 5 Years Short-Term
Defense Attorney: "Usually Greets Well and Cries When Scolded"

A middle school student who kidnapped a woman leaving work late at night, sexually assaulted her, stole cash, and fled was ultimately sentenced to a heavy prison term.

Kidnapping and Robbery Rape of a Woman in Her 40s... "Sentenced to 10 Years Long-Term, 5 Years Short-Term Imprisonment," Victim Expresses Intent to Appeal

On the 13th, the Criminal Division 1 of the Nonsan Branch of Daejeon District Court (Presiding Judge Lee Hyun-woo) sentenced A (15) to 10 years long-term and 5 years short-term imprisonment on charges of robbery rape and robbery injury.

He was also ordered to undergo a 5-year employment restriction at child and youth-related institutions and welfare facilities for the disabled, as well as complete an 80-hour sexual violence treatment program.

The court stated, "The crime was sadistic and perverted, and the nature of the crime is extremely bad for a 15-year-old boy," adding, "It is obvious that the victim felt extreme fear and sexual discomfort, and it seems difficult for her to recover."

Furthermore, the court said, "The victim refused the criminal deposit submitted by the defendant's side and is requesting severe punishment," while adding, "considering the defendant's admission of the crime and remorseful attitude, as well as the victim's age and living environment."

However, after the trial, Ms. B met with reporters and expressed her distress, stating her intention to appeal.

Ms. B emphasized, "For over two months, there has been no sincere apology from A's family, and I cannot believe whether the handwritten letter was actually written by him."

She continued, "I could not even bring myself to disclose the situation to my own child, but rumors spread in the community, causing me to quit my job and be unable to find reemployment. My daily life has collapsed to the point where I have to worry about making a living on top of the distress. I hope he receives a harsher punishment."

Planned Robbery Crime Including Approaching Women by Pretending to Be a Prostitute Just Before the Crime

Earlier, on the early morning of October 3rd, A approached Ms. B (in her 40s), who was leaving work in downtown Nonsan, Chungnam, saying, "I will give you a ride on my motorcycle," then dragged her to an elementary school and sexually assaulted her. At that time, A forcibly took photos of Ms. B's body and threatened to distribute the videos, stole her mobile phone and 100,000 won in cash, and fled.

Before the crime, A had stolen a motorcycle and driven without a license.

Digital forensic analysis of A's smartphone by the prosecution revealed evidence that just before this crime, he planned robbery crimes by approaching women while pretending to be a prostitute. Accordingly, the prosecution also applied the charge of attempted robbery.

At the sentencing hearing held on the 22nd of last month, the prosecution demanded 15 years long-term and 7 years short-term imprisonment with a fine of 300,000 won, stating, "The crime is bizarre and serious, and the victim is suffering severe mental distress."

At that time, A's defense attorney said, "He committed a terrible crime and deserves severe punishment," but also appealed, "However, he was a child who usually greeted well and cried when scolded by teachers. Please consider his difficult family circumstances."

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