"Crime due to debt... Sorry, Nana and her mother" Tears... Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for home invasion [Comprehensive]

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The Prosecution Service sought a 10-year prison sentence for male suspect A, who broke into the home of Nana, a singer and actress formerly of the girl group After School. A also admitted to a significant portion of his wrongdoing.

The 1st Criminal Division (B) of the Namyangju Branch of the Uijeongbu District Court held the fifth trial session on the charge of aggravated robbery and injury against A on the 19th. On this day, the court conducted the defendant's interrogation but concluded the arguments without proceeding with the scheduled witness testimony.

On this day, the Prosecution Service stated, "The severity of the crime is serious, there is no sign of remorse, and no settlement has been reached with the victim," and sought a 10-year prison sentence for A.

Earlier, during the defendant's interrogation, A said, "There was no knife during the home invasion. I was surprised when I came face to face with Nana's mother. Nana's mother was also startled and told me to leave, so I just came to steal things to calm her down, but she pushed me," and added, "Nana's mother threatened my neck with a knife and stabbed the neck area. I tried to calm Nana's mother by hugging her and did not strangle her."

He continued, "After being stabbed by the knife, I bled heavily. I was also hit by Nana's mother several times," and stated, "I was holding the blade with both hands, and it was a situation where letting go would mean death. I then held it with my right hand. I even heard the sound of skin tearing. Eventually, the standoff ended. I did not assault at all. If hugging counts as assault, I will admit it."

A explained, "I told them my name and age when they asked why I did this. My mother collapsed from a brain hemorrhage and is in the hospital. Since I borrowed 10 million won in fines from a previous trial to give to her, I ended up stealing things," and added, "Nana told me to say I brought the knife and threatened to report me to the police. We talked for about 30 minutes, and they immediately reported it to the police."

A responded, "I admit my mistake, but there is absolutely no fact that I brought a knife, strangled anyone, or committed assault," and said, "I have reflected a lot. I am sorry." He also stated, "At the time of the intrusion, I did not know the victim was Nana; I only found out during the police investigation."

Later, A clarified, "Nana told me to say I brought the knife, so that is why I said I brought the knife during the investigation."

In his final statement, A read a letter he had written himself and stated, "I am sorry to the victims. I will never commit a crime again." However, he insisted, "There is absolutely no fact that I stabbed anyone or committed assault."

The sentencing is scheduled for June 9.

A was arrested and indicted on charges of attempting to rob money by threatening Nana and her mother with a weapon after breaking into Nana's residence in Achon-dong, Guri, Gyeonggi Province, on the morning of November 15 last year.

At the time of the incident, Nana and her mother subdued A through a physical struggle and handed him over to the police. Later, A filed a counter-complaint against Nana for attempted murder, claiming he was injured while being subdued by Nana and her mother. However, the police determined Nana's actions were self-defense and decided not to prosecute. Nana filed a counter-complaint against A for false accusation.

Subsequently, Nana and her mother appeared as witnesses at the third trial session on the charge of aggravated robbery and injury against A on April 21. At that time, upon seeing A in court, Nana immediately said, "Is this fun?" revealing her anger. She then told A, "Is it fun to do things like robbery and roam around freely? Look me in the eye. Is it fun?" A looked at Nana without averting his gaze.

In the subsequent interrogation, Nana spoke about the situation at the time of the incident: "After experiencing this incident, I thought I was fine. But it has remained in my life as a trauma without me realizing it. I came here praying for the case to be resolved quickly," also expressing her trauma.

After the trial, Nana conveyed through a fan communication platform, "Seeing his face made me so speechless and angry that I failed to control my emotions. But I was able to say everything I wanted to say clearly." She added, "I also said what I wanted to say to that man, and I have no regrets about my actions and words. Everyone must have been very worried, but I am fine. I believe it will now be concluded."

Nana also posted on her SNS account, "I hope he pays the price for all the malicious criminal acts so far," and shared the phrase 'ja-eop-ja-deok' (·reaping what one sows).

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*This content was translated by AI.