[Breaking News] Comedian Lee Jin-ho admits to gambling and drunk driving charges.. Prosecution Service seeks 2-year prison sentence

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The Prosecution Service sought a two-year prison sentence for comedian Lee Jin-ho, who was indicted on charges of illegal gambling and drunk driving.

At the closing trial held on the morning of the 14th under the sole jurisdiction of Criminal Division 1 at Yeoju Branch of Suwon District Court, the Prosecution Service sought a two-year prison sentence for Lee Jin-ho.

On this day, Lee Jin-ho admitted to all charges. His lawyer stated, "He deeply regrets his mistakes" and "pledged not to reoffend as he is a first-time offender," requesting leniency. In his final statement, Lee said, "I have committed crimes and lived every day with regret and no peace of mind," adding, "I will never commit such crimes again."

On this day, Lee Jin-ho appeared in court using crutches due to lingering mobility issues following a cerebral hemorrhage.

Previously, the Yeoju Branch of Suwon District Prosecution Service indicted Lee Jin-ho without detention on May 29. According to the Prosecution Service, Lee is accused of drunk driving approximately 100 kilometers from Incheon to Yangpyeong in the early hours of September 24 last year while under the influence of alcohol.

At that time, Lee's blood alcohol concentration was measured at 0.11%, a level warranting license revocation. Lee later requested a blood test, and analysis by the National Forensic Service revealed his blood alcohol concentration to be 0.12%.

Lee also faced charges of repeatedly gambling using illegal online gambling sites and others. Previously, police received complaints via the National Complaint Center requesting investigation into Lee's gambling fraud allegations, launched an investigation, and subsequently transferred the case to the Prosecution Service.

Additionally, on April 1 last year, Lee suddenly suffered a cerebral hemorrhage at his home and was urgently transported to a hospital. It is reported that emergency medical services were dispatched after singer Kang In-woo, who was in contact with Lee at the time, made a call.

Lee was rushed to a hospital in Seoul for emergency treatment, received care in the intensive care unit, regained consciousness, and was transferred to a general ward where he continued rehabilitation therapy. After being discharged at the end of May, he has been receiving outpatient treatment at his home and resting. Although some paralysis symptoms remain, causing difficulties with communication and mobility, it is reported that his condition has improved to the point where light conversation and movement are possible.

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