Basketball player-turned-broadcaster Hyun Joo-yeop continues his legal battle with the lawyer for person A, who disclosed school violence.
On the 27th, Hyun Joo-yeop's agency, Chorokbang E&M, said, "We cannot accept the acquittal of Mr. A's lawyer," and added, "We will appeal the case."
Previously, Hyun Joo-yeop's side sued Mr. A's lawyer for attempted coercion and defamation by stating false information. However, Mr. A was found not guilty. Accordingly, Hyun Joo-yeop plans to continue the legal battle through an appeal.
The incident began in March 2021 when Mr. A revealed that Hyun Joo-yeop was a perpetrator of school violence. Mr. A claimed that Hyun Joo-yeop beat his juniors while on the basketball team at Whimoon High School.
Hyun Joo-yeop later completely denied his 'suspicion of school violence'. Hyun Joo-yeop explained at the time, "When I was young, I often received group cheers, and the discipline was strict not only for basketball but for all athletes. Because I was the captain, there were times when I scolded my juniors. However, there was never any personal violence." did.
Hyun Joo-yeop sued Mr. A for defamation. However, the police decided not to forward Mr. A due to 'insufficient evidence'.
Reporter Junho Yoon, Ten Asia delo410@tenasia.co.kr