'Gambling and Drunk Driving Scandal' Lee Jin-ho Arrives at Court on Crutches Following Sequelae of Brain Hemorrhage

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Comedian Lee Jin-ho, who was brought to trial on charges of illegal gambling and drunk driving, appeared at the first court session using crutches due to sequelae from a brain hemorrhage.

Lee Jin-ho made his appearance at Yeoju Branch of Suwon District Court on the morning of the 14th. Dressed in a black shirt and pants, Lee arrived at the courthouse and proceeded to the courtroom with his lawyer, still experiencing mobility difficulties following his collapse from a brain hemorrhage, while leaning on crutches.

The Criminal Division 1 of Yeoju Branch of Suwon District Court conducted the first trial today against Lee Jin-ho, who was indicted on charges including violation of the Road Traffic Act (drunk driving). Previously, the Yeoju Prosecutors' Office of the Suwon Regional Prosecution Service had 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 requested a blood draw, and analysis by the National Forensic Service revealed his blood alcohol concentration to be 0.12%.

Lee Jin-ho also faces allegations of repeatedly gambling through various illegal online gambling sites. Previously, police received complaints via the Citizen's Report Center requesting investigation into Lee's suspected gambling fraud, prompting them to launch an inquiry before transferring the case to the Prosecution Service.

Additionally, on April 1 last year, Lee Jin-ho suddenly collapsed from a brain hemorrhage at his residence and was urgently transported to a hospital. It is reported that emergency medical services were dispatched after singer Kang In-woo, who had been in contact with Lee, made the call.

Lee Jin-ho was rushed to a hospital in Seoul for emergency treatment in an intensive care unit. He later regained consciousness and was transferred to a general ward, where he has continued rehabilitation therapy.

After being discharged at the end of May, he has been receiving outpatient treatment at his residence and resting. Although he still experiences some paralysis symptoms causing difficulties in communication and movement, it is reported that his condition has improved to the point where light conversation and mobility are now possible.

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