Man in His 30s Accused of Robbery and Injury at Nana's Home Faces 10-Year Prison Sentence Sought by Prosecutors

Prosecution: "Denial of Charges, No Remorse"
Defendant: "Admits to Theft, Not Robbery"

Prosecutors have requested a 10-year prison sentence for a man in his 30s who was put on trial for breaking into the home of actress Nana (real name Lim Jinah), threatening her with a weapon, and demanding money.

Seoul Seocho-gu Supreme Prosecutors' Office. Photo by Yonhap News

On May 19, the Namyangju Branch of the Uijeongbu District Prosecutors' Office requested this sentence during the final hearing at the Criminal Division 1 of the Namyangju Branch of the Uijeongbu District Court, where Mr. A (age 34) was tried on charges of robbery resulting in injury.

The prosecution stated, "The defendant committed a serious crime by unlawfully entering the victim's residence with a weapon and threatening female victims," adding, "He has denied the charges and shown no remorse, so a severe punishment is necessary." The prosecution also cited the psychological suffering the victims have endured since the incident as an additional reason for the sentencing recommendation.

Mr. A's side denied the robbery charges. His attorney argued, "The defendant broke into the residence at night with the intent to commit theft, but did not intend to rob anyone," and added, "There is no direct evidence that he entered the home while carrying a weapon."

In his final statement, Mr. A said, "I sincerely apologize to the victims and will never commit a crime again," but maintained, "I admit to unlawful entry and attempted theft, but I did not commit robbery." He further explained, "The defendant acted impulsively because he was in a difficult financial situation and needed money for his mother's hospital bills," and requested leniency, asking the court to consider his deep remorse for the unlawful entry and attempted theft.

Mr. A was indicted and detained on charges of attempted robbery after breaking into Nana's home in Acheon-dong, Guri-si, Gyeonggi Province, around 6 a.m. on November 15 last year, threatening Nana and her mother and demanding money, but failing in his attempt. Nana and her mother subdued him after a physical struggle and reported the incident to the police.

Immediately after the incident, police arrested Mr. A on charges of attempted aggravated robbery, but, based on injury reports from Nana and her mother, changed the charge to aggravated robbery resulting in injury and requested a detention warrant. Mr. A was transferred to the prosecution in custody on November 24 last year.

Meanwhile, sentencing for Mr. A is scheduled to take place in the same court on the 9th of next month.

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