Prosecutors appeal former idol A for sexual harassment by same-sex member

Prosecutors have appealed against a former idol member who was sentenced to probation for sexual assault and sexual harassment.

Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office 2nd Division Appeal to the first trial court, which sentenced former leader of a male idol group, Mr. A, to 2 years and 6 months in prison, 3 years probation, and 80 hours of sexual violence treatment program on charges of forced indecent assault and similar rape. said to have submitted

From 2017 to 2021, Mr. A was handed over to trial on charges of sexual harassment, such as touching the body of member B of the same group several times in a lodging or practice room.

During the trial, Mr. A denied the charge of pseudo-rape, but the judge found him guilty, saying, "The victim's statement is specific and consistent."

The prosecution explained that Mr. A should receive a heavier punishment, citing the fact that Mr. A's criminal activities had been carried out for a long time, that Mr. B was the decisive reason for leaving the group, and Mr. A's denial about major criminal acts.

Reporter Yoon Jun-ho, Ten Asia delo410@tenasia.co.kr