[Breaking News] Yoo Jae-hwan's appeal against "sexual assault charges" dismissed; "First-instance ruling was justified"

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The appeal filed by composer and broadcaster Yoo Jae-hwan regarding the charge of sexual assault has been rejected.

On the afternoon of the 16th, the 3rd Criminal Division of Seoul Southern District Court held a sentencing session for Yoo Jae-hwan's appeal against the sexual assault charges.

Yoo Jae-hwan is accused of sexually assaulting a victim after posting on Instagram in June 2023 with the intent of "creating songs without receiving composition fees." In November last year, during the first-instance trial, Yoo Jae-hwan was found guilty and sentenced to a fine of 5 million won.

However, Yoo Jae-hwan's side filed an appeal citing errors in fact-finding, misinterpretation of legal principles, and improper sentencing.

On this day, the court stated, "We find the first-instance ruling justified. There appears to be no reason to alter the sentence. The defendant's claim regarding improper sentencing is difficult to accept," and rejected both the Prosecution Service's and Yoo Jae-hwan's appeals.

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