Gambling and drunk driving lead to brain hemorrhage... Lee Jin-ho, leaning on crutches in court: "Regretting every day" [Star Issue]

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The Prosecution Service has requested a two-year prison sentence for comedian Lee Jin-ho, who was indicted on charges of illegal gambling and drunk driving. Lee stated, "I have lived every day filled with regret," admitted to the charges, and pleaded for leniency from the court.

On the morning of the 14th, the first trial for Lee Jin-ho, indicted under the Road Traffic Act (drunk driving) and other charges, was held before a single criminal judge at Yeoju Branch of Suwon District Court. On this day, Lee appeared in court with his lawyer while leaning on crutches, as he continues to experience mobility difficulties following a brain hemorrhage that caused him to collapse in April.

According to NEWS1, the Prosecution Service stated on this day: "The defendant transferred over 800 million won to illegal gambling websites a total of 664 times and exchanged it for cyber money, engaging in habitual gambling." Additionally, they explained the charges: "He drove approximately 70 kilometers with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.12%."

Since there was no dispute between the Prosecution Service and Lee Jin-ho's side regarding the facts of the indictment, the court proceeded directly to the sentencing trial.

Consequently, the Prosecution Service requested a two-year prison sentence for Lee Jin-ho. Lee admitted to all charges. His lawyer stated, "He deeply regrets his mistakes" and "pledged not to reoffend as this is his first offense," pleading for leniency. In his final statement, Lee said, "I committed these crimes and have lived every day filled with regret, never at peace," adding, "I will never commit such crimes again."

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 a state of intoxication early on September 24 last year.

At that time, Lee's blood alcohol concentration was measured at 0.11%, which corresponds to license revocation. Lee subsequently requested a blood test, and the National Forensic Service analyzed the result as 0.12%.

Lee also faces charges of gambling multiple times using illegal online gambling websites and others. Previously, police received complaints through the Citizen's Report Center requesting an investigation into Lee's gambling fraud allegations, launched their investigation, and subsequently transferred the case to the Prosecution Service.

Additionally, on April 1, Lee suddenly collapsed from a brain hemorrhage at his home and was urgently transported to a hospital. It is reported that emergency medical services were dispatched after singer Kang In-ho, who was in contact with Lee at the time, made the 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 has continued rehabilitation therapy. After being discharged at the end of May, he has been recovering at home while receiving outpatient treatment. Although he still experiences some paralysis symptoms that cause difficulties in communication and movement, it is reported that his condition has improved to the point where light conversation and mobility are possible.

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