Nana's side, one day before appellate court verdict: "Home invasion robber shows no remorse; fear of retaliation" [Full statement]

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The side of actress Nana (real name Im Jin-ah), a former member of the group After School, expressed its stance on the home invasion robbery incident.

On the 21st, Nana's agency Sublime stated in an official position that "Nana and her mother suffered serious harm from a robber who broke into their home armed with a weapon last November, and it has already been one year since the incident occurred."

It continued, "Through thorough investigation by law enforcement authorities, the criminal facts were proven, and the first-instance court also found the defendant guilty of aggravated robbery. However, to this day, the defendant has shown no sincere remorse or apology to the victims, repeatedly making the clearly false claim that 'he did not enter with a weapon' despite numerous pieces of evidence and witnesses, and even filed an appeal arguing that the sentence handed down in the first instance was excessive."

The agency added, "Not stopping there, the defendant has sent letters to multiple broadcasters and media outlets claiming he is wronged, continuing his lies and false claims. Such claims contrary to the facts have caused confusion among broadcasters and media outlets, while also inflicting continuous secondary harm on the victims. Consequently, from the day of the incident to the present, not only the victims but also the agency are seriously concerned about the possibility of retaliation or reoffending by the unrepentant defendant."

It further stated, "Moreover, the defendant went so far as to file a counter-suit against our artist on charges of attempted murder and aggravated robbery, an act that is inhumane and morally reprehensible. In response, our artist immediately filed a complaint against the defendant for false accusation. Subsequently, law enforcement authorities conducted thorough investigations, including witness interviews and forensic analysis of the Daejeon break-in. As a result, 'determining that the defendant's claims were all clearly false,' the defendant was indicted for false accusation and is currently awaiting trial in court. Additionally, during the trial process, it was revealed that the defendant had committed multiple crimes beyond this incident."

The agency added, "We hope that our artist and family, who suffered serious harm from this incident, will no longer be tormented by false claims and secondary harm."

Previously, Person A was indicted on charges of attempted robbery for breaking into Nana's home in Achon-dong, Guri City, Gyeonggi Province, around 5:38 a.m. on November 15 last year, threatening the mother and daughter with a weapon and demanding money, only to be subdued by them.

As a result of this incident, Nana and her mother, Person B, suffered injuries requiring 33 days and 31 days of treatment, respectively. Person A also filed a complaint against Nana for attempted murder and aggravated injury, claiming he was stabbed in the neck during the subdual process. However, Nana's act was recognized as justifiable self-defense, leading to a decision not to refer the case for prosecution. The false accusation complaint filed by Nana's side was referred to the Prosecution Service with an opinion recommending indictment.

In this regard, the first-instance court handed down a seven-year prison sentence to Person A in June last month, but Person A appealed citing errors of fact and improper sentencing. The Prosecution Service has requested a 10-year prison sentence in the appellate trial as well. The appellate verdict for Person A is scheduled to be delivered on the 22nd.

◆ Below is the full text of the official statement from Nana's agency Sublime.

Hello. This is Sublime.

Our artist Nana and her mother suffered serious harm from a robber who broke into their home armed with a weapon last November.

It has already been one year since the incident occurred.

Through thorough investigation by law enforcement authorities, the criminal facts were proven, and the first-instance court also found the defendant guilty of "aggravated robbery."

However, to this day, the defendant has shown no sincere remorse or apology to the victims, repeatedly making the clearly false claim that "he did not enter with a weapon" despite numerous pieces of evidence and witnesses, and even filed an appeal arguing that the sentence handed down in the first instance was excessive.

Not stopping there, the defendant has sent letters to multiple broadcasters and media outlets claiming he is wronged, continuing his lies and false claims. Such claims contrary to the facts have caused confusion among broadcasters and media outlets, while also inflicting continuous secondary harm on the victims.

Consequently, from the day of the incident to the present, not only the victims but also the agency are seriously concerned about the possibility of retaliation or reoffending by the unrepentant defendant.

Moreover, the defendant went so far as to file a counter-suit against our artist on charges of attempted murder and aggravated robbery, an act that is inhumane and morally reprehensible.

In response, our artist immediately filed a complaint against the defendant for false accusation. Subsequently, law enforcement authorities conducted thorough investigations, including witness interviews and forensic analysis of the Daejeon break-in. As a result, "determining that the defendant's claims were all clearly false," the defendant was indicted for false accusation and is currently awaiting trial in court.

Additionally, during the trial process, it was revealed that the defendant had committed multiple crimes beyond this incident. The assigned prosecutor also stated, "In over 20 years of dealing with tens of thousands of criminals, I have rarely seen someone who has committed such a variety of crimes as the defendant. He fundamentally lacks a sense of law-abidingness, does not know how to reflect on his wrongdoings, and is very skilled at actively lying."

We hope that our artist and family, who suffered serious harm from this incident, will no longer be tormented by false claims and secondary harm.

Furthermore, we will do our best to protect the safety and physical and mental well-being of our artist going forward.

Thank you.

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