Probation in First Trial for KOSDAQ-Listed Company Chairman in 'Wine Bottle Wife Assault' Case

Assaulted Wife with Wine Bottle and Forensically Analyzed Laptop
Suspended Sentence for Mid-Sized Construction Company Chairman Charged with Special Injury

Yonhap News

The chairman of a mid-sized construction company listed on KOSDAQ, who was prosecuted for assaulting his wife with a wine bottle, was sentenced to a suspended prison term in the first trial.

Judge Kim Gil-ho of the Seoul Central District Court Criminal Division 11 sentenced Mr. A, who was charged with special injury and electronic record detection (breach of confidentiality), to one year in prison with a two-year suspension and 80 hours of community service. The court stated, "Considering the number and severity of the offenses, the danger involved, and the extent of the damage, the culpability is quite serious," adding, "The offender has not been forgiven, and the victim still cannot escape the fear, remains terrified, refuses to accept the deposit, and demands severe punishment."

However, the court explained the sentencing reasoning by taking into account that Mr. A admitted to all charges of injury, special injury, and electronic record detection, had no prior criminal record, some offenses appeared to be impulsive, he continues to fulfill his obligation to support the victim, and has made some efforts to restore the damage by additionally depositing 300 million won.

Mr. A was indicted last May on charges of assaulting his wife’s head and other parts with a wine bottle due to suspicion of her infidelity and secretly conducting forensic analysis on his wife's laptop. It is reported that the spouse sustained injuries requiring six weeks of medical treatment, including fractured ribs from the assault.

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