7-Year Prison Term Demanded for Man in His 60s Who Indecently Assaulted and Tried to Kidnap Middle School Girl

A 7-year prison sentence has been demanded for a man in his 60s who indecently assaulted and attempted to kidnap a middle school student.

During the sentencing hearing held by Criminal Division 2 of the Jeju District Court (presiding judge Seo Beom-wook) on the 10th, the Jeju District Prosecutors' Office requested the court to sentence the man in his 60s, identified as A, to 7 years in prison on charges including violation of the Act on the Protection of Children and Juveniles against Sexual Abuse (forcible indecent act).

A was indicted and brought to trial for allegedly hugging a middle school student, B, from behind in the underground parking lot of a villa in Jeju on the afternoon of May 19, forcibly assaulting her, and attempting to drag her away for the purpose of committing an indecent act, which ended in an attempt.

At the time, B escaped from A and informed her parents of the damage, and police dispatched upon receiving a report made an emergency arrest of A.

A is also accused of attempting to steal valuables from a cargo truck on May 17.

Investigations showed that A committed the crimes during the recidivism probation period after being released from prison late last year.

A admitted to the facts of the indictment.

A's attorney stated, "The defendant has been living while relying on alcohol after being released from prison, and was heavily intoxicated at the time of the crime, failing to control his actions. We apologize to the victim and her family," adding, "Please consider that the abduction ended in an attempt, and the attempted theft of valuables occurred while he was in such difficult economic circumstances that he could not even afford a meal."

A also said, "I know it is useless to regret. I will live with a heart of apology to the victim. Once I finish serving my sentence and get out, I will also quit drinking."

The sentencing hearing for A is scheduled to be held on October 8.

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