During the sentencing trial held on August 12 at the Seoul Central District Court, the prosecution requested the fine of 3 million won (approx 2,190 USD) for YouTuber A, who was charged with violating the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, etc. (defamation).
In their final statement, A expressed regret, saying, “At that time, I was immature and didn’t think things through. I apologize for causing harm to the victims,” and pleaded for leniency. The sentencing date for A has been set for September 11.
A is accused of defaming Kang Daniel by uploading a fake news video about the male idol on their notorious YouTube channel, Sojang, in 2022.
Initially, the prosecution filed a summary indictment against A in November last year. However, at the request of Kang Daniel’s side, the court referred the case to a formal trial.
Meanwhile, A was indicted without detention in May for repeatedly posting videos defaming celebrities and influencers. They are also currently appealing after losing the first trial in a defamation lawsuit filed by IVE’s Jang Wonyoung.
Source: Naver
