Comedian Park Na-rae to take the stand as a witness? Former manager denies allegations, claims "I did not demand 500 million won" [Star Scene] [Summary]

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A former manager indicted on charges of demanding a portion of the company's revenue from broadcaster Park Na-rae denied most of the allegations at the first hearing. The possibility of Park Na-rae being examined as a witness was also mentioned.

On the afternoon of the 29th, Criminal Division 4 of the Seoul Western District Court held the first hearing on charges of violation of the Act on Punishment of Violent Acts, etc. (joint extortion) against Park Na-rae's former managers, Mr. Shin and Mr. Lee.

On this day, legal counsel for Mr. Shin denied the allegations, stating, "We do not admit to the charges. The defendant (Mr. Shin) has the right to receive money under the guise of severance pay, etc., from Park Na-rae, did not notify of contract termination, and did not demand 500 million won."

Regarding the charge of fraud by use of a computer, etc., they argued, "The money was paid in accordance with an agreement on performance bonuses, and the defendant never directly transferred the funds. We deny the charge regarding the embezzlement related to a video for a cosmetics brand because the transfer was made with the approval of the victim (Park Na-rae)."

Mr. Shin's side also raised the claim that "(Park Na-rae) obtained and listened to a recording of a consultation with an attorney after filing the complaint, failing to uphold the right to participate as specified in the warrant."

Mr. Shin's side mentioned the examination of Park Na-rae as a witness, and the court also agreed to this. However, the court ordered Mr. Shin's side to "specifically organize and resubmit the reasons or grounds for your near-universal objection or suspension regarding witnesses and evidence."

The side of former manager Mr. Lee, who was indicted without detention on charges of joint extortion along with Mr. Shin, is scheduled to state their opinion on the allegations at the next hearing.

Previously, the Seoul Western District Prosecutors' Office indicted Mr. Shin and Mr. Lee without detention on the 6th of last month. According to the Prosecution Service, the two are suspected of demanding 250 million won, equivalent to 10% of the company's revenue in 2024, while making claims to the effect that "Park Na-rae used company funds privately for her ex-boyfriend and others." However, it was investigated that they did not actually receive the money, so the crime is considered an attempt.

Separately from this, Mr. Shin is also suspected of diverting approximately 44 million won of Park Na-rae's company funds. Accordingly, charges of embezzlement in the course of business and fraud by use of a computer, etc., were also applied.

Currently, Park Na-rae has suspended all activities amid controversy over unfair treatment by managers. Former managers filed complaints against Park Na-rae on suspicions of unfair treatment and illegal acts, including charges of aggravated assault and defamation through the dissemination of false facts. In response, Park Na-rae filed counter-complaints against her former managers on charges such as attempted extortion and embezzlement in the course of business.

Meanwhile, the next hearing regarding Park Na-rae's former managers will be held on October 20.

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