'Nana and mother assaulted by robber' Mr. A claims "Injuries were not severe; I did not carry a knife" [Star Scene]

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A 30-year-old man identified as Mr. A, who broke into the home of actress Nana (real name Lim Jin-ah) from the group After School and attempted robbery, claimed he did not carry a knife during the intrusion.

On the afternoon of the 13th, the 14th Criminal Division of Seoul High Court (Judge Na) held the first appeal hearing for Mr. A on charges of aggravated assault. Previously, both Mr. A's side and the Prosecution Service had filed appeals citing improper sentencing.

During the hearing, the court asked Mr. A, "Is it true that what you find most unjust is that while the victims (Nana and her mother) claim to have suffered robbery-related injuries, the extent of those injuries was not as severe?"

Mr. A responded, "That's correct. And I want to state that I did not carry a knife during the intrusion." This position aligns with Mr. A's stance during the first-instance trial.

The court then reiterated, "It seems you are arguing that it is difficult to consider that Nana and her mother suffered injuries of the severity implied by 'robbery-related assault,'" confirming Mr. A's claim, to which he repeatedly replied, "That's correct."

Previously, the Criminal Division 1 of the Namyangju Branch of Uijeongbu District Court (Presiding Judge Kim Guk-sik) sentenced Mr. A, who was arrested and indicted in July on charges of aggravated assault, to seven years in prison. At that time, the court found Mr. A guilty of aggravated assault against Nana but changed the charge against Nana's mother, Ms. B, from aggravated assault to robbery with injury, ultimately ruling it as a guilty verdict.

Mr. A was indicted for breaking into Nana's home in Achon-dong, Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do, at around 5:38 a.m. on November 15 last year, armed with a weapon, threatening the mother and daughter with the weapon, and demanding money. He was subdued by Nana and her mother, resulting in an attempted robbery charge.

As a result of the incident, Nana and her mother, Ms. B, sustained injuries requiring 33 days and 31 days of medical treatment, respectively. Mr. A also filed a complaint against Nana for attempted murder and special assault, claiming he was stabbed in the neck while being subdued. Subsequently, Nana's self-defense was recognized, leading to a decision not to prosecute him. Meanwhile, the false accusation case filed by Nana's side was forwarded to the Prosecution Service with an indictment recommendation.

The central point of contention in the court battle between both parties was whether Mr. A possessed a weapon. While Mr. A consistently denied the charge, the court rejected his claims based on the specific and consistent testimonies of Nana and her mother, ultimately finding most of the criminal facts proven guilty.

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