First trial’s ruling for Yang Hyun Suk, who was indicted on charges of threatening to cover up B.I’s drug investigation, will be announced today (Dec 22nd)

Former YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk will hear the first ruling for him on charges of covering up the investigation on the drug case of B.I on Dec 22nd.

Seoul Central District Court’s Criminal Agreement Division 23 (Chief Judge Jo Byung Gu) will announce the sentence for Yang Hyun Suk, who was indicted on charges of violating the Act on Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Crimes (threatening) on the morning of Dec 22nd.

At the final trial on Nov 14th, the prosecution demanded a three-year imprisonment for Yang Hyun Suk, saying “The crime and the way he committed it were bad. Moreover, he did not acknowledge his crime throughout the period, from the police investigation to the trial process, and showed no sign of self-reflection.”

Yang Hyun Suk was accused of conciliating and threatening A, a former idol trainee who was arrested on drug charges in August 2016, to change her statement when receiving a police investigation and cover up B.I’s drug purchase.

However, Yang Hyun Suk denied the charges, saying he met and talked with A but had never threatened or forced her to make false statements. 

B.I was sentenced to 3 years in suspended prison and 4 years of probation in May last year.

Source: Nate