'Son Heung-min's pregnancy threatened' A 女 in his 20s extorted 300 million won, sentenced to four years in prison in the second trial, saying, "I want to apologize"

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The prosecution also demanded a heavy sentence for a woman in her 20s who stole hundreds of millions of won by manipulating her pregnancy against South Korea's national team captain Son Heung-min (34, Los Angeles FC).

According to News 1, the Seoul Central District Court Criminal Appeals Department 2-1 (Chief Judges Gwak Jung-han, Kim Yong-hee, and Cho Eun-ah) held a hearing on Yang and accomplice Yong, who were indicted on charges of blackmail and other charges on the 11th.

On this day, the prosecution asked the defendants to dismiss their appeals and asked Yang to maintain the first trial's ruling, which sentenced him to four years in prison and Yong to two years in prison.

According to the report, Yang's lawyer said, "We admit the charge of racketeering worth 300 million won," but stressed, "The defendant is deeply remorseful and apologizing to the victim at the detention center." However, Yang pleaded not guilty to attempted blackmail by conspiring with Yong to extort an additional 70 million won.

Yang, who attended the court, said, "I hope you will forgive me for my immature mistakes. I want to apologize to Son Heung-min," he said.

Yang and Yong were accused of demanding an additional 70 million won in June 2024, threatening Son Heung-min with false information that he was pregnant with a child, stealing 300 million won, and later revealing the pregnancy and abortion to the media and family.

According to the prosecution's investigation, Yang initially tried to target another man, but when there was no response, he threatened Son Heung-min. Son Heung-min handed over 300 million won for fear of a blow to his career and social reputation, but Yang was caught asking for money and valuables with Yong, who was in a relationship after spending the money on luxury goods purchases.

In response, the first trial court said, "Yang's statement that he thought the fetus was Son Heung-min's child is inconsistent. The 300 million won received was excessively beyond the level of general abortion alimony, he pointed out.

In addition, the court criticized, "In particular, the crime of ripping off a large amount of money by exploiting the vulnerable position of a celebrity is very poor." Accomplice Yong also pointed out that he did not just threaten but actually put it into practice by informing advertisers and the media.

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