"Nana's Home Burglar," Prosecutor Sees Rare Variety of Criminal Records Over 20 Years... 10-Year Prison Term Sought [Star Scene]

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The Prosecution Service has sought a 10-year prison sentence for A, a man in his 30s who broke into the home of actress Nana (35, real name Im Jin-ah), formerly of the group After School, and committed robbery.

On the afternoon of the 17th, during the appeal trial for charges including aggravated robbery against A held before the Seoul High Court's 14th Criminal Division (Presiding Judge Jeong Kyung-geun, Judges Lee Hyung-geun and Lee Hyun-woo), the Prosecution Service made this request to the court.

On that day, the Prosecution Service stated to the court, "Considering that defendant A has a history of numerous criminal offenses, the original sentence was too lenient. We ask that the verdict be overturned and that defendant A be sentenced to 10 years in prison."

The Prosecution Service added, "Defendant A continues to claim, as he did during the first trial, that 'I never went to the victim's (Nana and her mother) residence with a knife' and that 'I was told I would be allowed to keep the knife if Nana paid me 40 million won.' However, defendant A has been punished for multiple crimes including internet second-hand transaction fraud, drunk driving, assault, and various other offenses. He is currently facing two trials related to insurance fraud disguised as traffic accidents. There is also evidence that he stole premium wine from a supermarket."

Furthermore, the Prosecution Service noted, "Although prosecutors have met tens of thousands of criminals over more than 20 years, it is rare to encounter someone who has committed such a wide variety of crimes like this defendant. The reason I am mentioning his criminal record is that he fundamentally lacks respect for the law and does not know how to reflect on his own mistakes. He is extremely skilled not only in passive lying but also in actively fabricating false stories. He has been convicted multiple times of forgery of official documents and fraud. Even when caught red-handed at Nana's home, despite being informed of his right to remain silent by the police, he falsely claimed he was never informed and filed a petition for review of detention legality. However, upon learning that the scene where his rights were explained had been fully recorded during the investigation, he simply dismissed it by saying, 'I don't remember hearing about it.' After his arrest, he even posted questions on a portal site's Q&A section asking what punishment he would receive for the crimes he committed."

He continued, "Moreover, defendant A has made an unbelievable excuse claiming that he reached an agreement with Nana regarding him carrying a knife. He also claimed that Nana hid a home camera, but it was confirmed that at the location he mentioned, there was no home camera but rather an air freshener. The dagger used by the defendant during the crime is actually a product easily available for purchase anywhere. It was confirmed to be sold even at the supermarket where he had previously committed thefts. However, the defendant claims this knife was a premium one that could only be purchased at department stores and belonged to Nana's home. Yet, the defendant himself admitted to carrying the knife with its sheath in a bag convenient for transport and bringing it to the scene. In conclusion, considering all these circumstances, the defendant's claims are entirely lacking credibility. Although the robbery attempt failed and it is clearly established that he injured the victim during the process, instead of showing remorse, he filed a criminal complaint and continues to make false assertions. It can only be seen as continuing secondary victimization by exploiting the fact that the victim is a famous celebrity."

The court is scheduled to deliver its verdict on October 22 regarding A.

A was previously indicted for breaking into Nana's home in Achon-dong, Guri City, at around 5:38 a.m. last November 15 with a weapon, threatening the mother and daughter with the weapon and demanding money, but was subdued by them, resulting in an attempted crime.

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

The first-instance court sentenced A to seven years in prison, judging that he had entered the residence armed. However, regarding the charge of aggravated robbery against Nana's mother, it was changed to aggravated robbery causing injury and found guilty.

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