[Exclusive]'Brain hemorrhage' Lee Jin-ho discharged secretly ahead of trial for gambling and drunk driving

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Comedian Lee Jin-ho, who collapsed due to a brain hemorrhage, has been confirmed to have been discharged secretly ahead of his first trial on charges of illegal gambling and drunk driving.

According to an investigation by StarNews on the 9th, Lee Jin-ho collapsed from a brain hemorrhage in early April and devoted himself to treatment and rehabilitation at a university hospital in Seoul before completing discharge procedures around the end of May and returning home. Although he still suffers from some paralysis symptoms causing difficulties with communication and movement, it is reported that his condition has improved to the point where light conversation and mobility are possible.

It was learned that after being discharged, he continued outpatient treatment at his residence. Although time has passed since his discharge, reports indicate that he quietly traveled between the hospital and his home for treatment during this period because he felt burdened by informing the public.

Still suffering from sequelae, Lee Jin-ho is scheduled to attend the first court hearing set for the 14th. The Suwon District Court Yeoju Branch Criminal Division 1 will hold the first trial on charges of illegal gambling and violation of the Road Traffic Act (drunk driving) against Lee Jin-ho on that day.

Previously, the Suwon Regional Prosecution Service Yeoju Branch filed a non-detained indictment against Lee Jin-ho on May 29. According to the Prosecution Service, Lee Jin-ho is accused of drunk driving approximately 100 kilometers from Incheon to Yangpyeong in an intoxicated state early on September 24 last year.

At that time, Lee Jin-ho's blood alcohol concentration was measured at 0.11%, a level warranting license revocation. Subsequently, Lee Jin-ho requested a blood draw, and the blood alcohol concentration analyzed by the National Forensic Service was found to be 0.12%.

Lee Jin-ho also faced charges of gambling multiple times using illegal online gambling sites, among others. Previously, police received complaints via the Citizen's Report Center requesting an investigation into Lee Jin-ho's gambling fraud allegations and launched an investigation, later transferring the case to the Prosecution Service.

Additionally, Lee Jin-ho suddenly collapsed from a brain hemorrhage at his residence on April 1 and was urgently transported to a hospital. It is reported that the 119th ambulance team responded following a report by singer Kang In-woo, who was in contact with Lee Jin-ho at the time. Lee Jin-ho was rushed to emergency care at a Seoul hospital, received treatment in an intensive care unit, regained consciousness, and was moved to a general ward where he continued rehabilitation therapy.

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