Dog trainer Lee Chan-jong, who stood trial on charges of sexually harassing a fellow trainer, has shared his feelings for the first time after being acquitted following a legal battle that lasted 4 years and 5 months.
On the 19th, Lee released a video titled "Hello, this is trainer Lee Chan-jong" on his YouTube channel "JAEkkiCHAN". The video includes footage of him at the court on the day of the appellate court's sentencing and scenes of him sharing his joy with his family immediately after the acquittal.
Before entering the court, Lee said, "Today is the day my truth is revealed. I have gone through various processes over the past 4 years and 5 months. I don't know what the result will be, but I want to prove my innocence and confirm to the world that truth exists. It was harder to see my family suffer than to deal with my own unfairness. My first goal in clearing my name was for my family to live with their heads held high."
After the appellate court dismissed the prosecutor's appeal and declared him not guilty, Lee said, "My innocence has once again been confirmed in the second trial as well. I have suffered so much for 4 years and 5 months, and I am so overwhelmed right now. My legs are giving out." He then hugged his daughter and wife, expressing his gratitude.
On this day, Lee's wife said, "My husband even went to a reservoir alone. After that, I accompanied him to every police investigation, prosecution investigation, and court appearance." His daughter also emphasized her trust in her father, saying, "When the incident broke out, I worried about whether I should go to school. Some friends even said, 'I didn't think you would come to school.' It was upsetting because I didn't understand why they thought that way when I hadn't done anything wrong."
Lee concluded by saying, "When the incident first happened, the first thing that came to my mind was my family. My family trusted me unconditionally and told me, 'We will protect you, Dad.' I am also grateful to the viewers of "JAEkkiCHAN" for trusting and supporting me from the beginning."
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)
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