Prosecution: "'Hwang Jung-min stalking' A, implied death hundreds of times... even sent a will" → "Wanted understanding" [Star Scene]

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A, who was brought to trial on charges of stalking actor Hwang Jung-min, spoke directly in court. When the Prosecution Service raised issues such as the transmission of a will, A stated that "it was intended to seek the other party's understanding."

On the 11th, a closing argument hearing for A, who was indicted on charges including violation of the Stalking Punishment Act, was held at the Goyang Branch of the Uijeongbu District Court. During the defendant's interrogation that day, the Prosecution Service and A's side presented conflicting claims regarding the circumstances and intent behind A's repeated contact with Hwang Jung-min.

Regarding the reason for continuing to contact Hwang Jung-min, A argued that it was necessary to verify details about the collapse of a soju business venture and issues related to creative works. A also stated, "I did not contact you to cause anxiety or fear in the other party."

On the matter of contacting Hwang Jung-min's son, A claimed, "Although I had previously contacted the company, I received no official response through formal channels," adding that "since there were matters requiring confirmation, I chose the remaining available channel."

Recalling the moment he learned that he had been reported to the police by Hwang Jung-min on stalking charges, A said, "It was shocking." He further asserted, "I thought we had a mutual relationship, so it was distressing to be reported for stalking."

In contrast, the Prosecution Service pointed out that despite Hwang Jung-min clearly rejecting A's contact attempts, A continued to make repeated contacts.

The Prosecution Service stated during questioning that "after the complainant blocked the defendant from contacting him on Daejeon holidays in 2024, the defendant still contacted both the complainant and the complainant's son 518 times," emphasizing that contact continued even after a prohibition order was issued. The prosecution further presented evidence that Hwang Jung-min sent KakaoTalk messages to A such as "Do not send text messages" and "Do not use KakaoTalk. Please, I beg you," questioning whether the intent to reject contact was clear.

In response, A's defense attorney argued that there were circumstances in which Hwang Jung-min initiated a call to A first, contending that communication between the two parties was not one-sided.

The Prosecution Service also raised concerns about A repeatedly sending messages to Hwang Jung-min implying his own death. Specifically, the prosecution presented facts showing that over a two-day period from May 14 to 15, 2024, A sent hundreds of text messages containing such content and even transmitted a will file.

When the Prosecution Service asked whether these messages were intended to instill fear in the victim, A replied, "Rather than trying to cause anxiety in the other party, I sent them to express my condition and out of hope that the victim would understand me even slightly."

Meanwhile, on this day, the Prosecution Service requested a fine of 10 million won and an order for A to undergo counseling for A, who was brought to trial on charges of stalking Hwang Jung-min. The sentencing hearing for A is scheduled to take place next month on the 8th.

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