[Breaking News] Kim Se-ui, first court date for 'Kim Soo-hyun defamation allegations' postponed again.. Hopes for citizen jury trial

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The trial of Kim Se-ui, CEO of Garo-Sero Research Institute (Gase-yeon), who was referred to court on charges of defaming actor Kim Soo-hyun, was scheduled but has been postponed.

Judge Kim Yu-rang (Director) of the Criminal Division 14 at Seoul Central District Court had planned to hold the first trial of Kim Se-ui, accused of violating the Special Act on Punishment of Sexual Crimes (filming and distribution using cameras, etc.) and defamation under the Information and Communication Network Act, starting at 10:40 a.m. on the 14th, but postponed the hearing to a later date.

Previously, this trial was scheduled for July 24 but had already been rescheduled once. This session has now also been postponed.

Kim Se-ui's lawyer stated, "We have applied for a citizen jury trial, and the schedule will be determined depending on whether it is approved."

Meanwhile, Kim Se-ui faces charges of spreading false information claiming that the late Kim Sae-ron dated actor Kim Soo-hyun for about six years starting from when she was 15 years old (a minor) between March and May last year through YouTube broadcasts and press conferences. The allegations also include claims that Kim Sae-ron's death was caused by financial pressure from Kim Soo-hyun to repay debts.

She is also accused of fabricating false information using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to manipulate Kim Sae-ron's voice, thereby damaging Kim Soo-hyun's reputation.

Kim Se-ui was arrested on May 26 in connection with the case involving Kim Soo-hyun. On June 1, she filed a petition for review of the legality of her detention, requesting the court to re-evaluate it; however, the court rejected the request, stating there were no grounds for it.

The police subsequently transferred Kim Se-ui to the Prosecution Service while she remained in custody. The Prosecution Service formally indicted Kim Se-ui on June 23.

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