[Official] Actress Shin Se-kyung’s cyberbullying perpetrator sentenced to eight months in prison and taken into custody on the spot… “Grotesque harm, mental suffering”

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A cyberbully who had subjected actress Shin Se-kyung to concentrated threats and sexual insults was sentenced to a prison term on appeal as well.

Her agency, The Present Company, announced on the 2nd, “On October 22, a cyberbully who had engaged in continuous threats and malicious defamation against Shin Se-kyung was sentenced to eight months in prison at the Seoul Eastern District Court during the appellate trial and was taken into custody in court.”

According to the appellate judgment, the defendant repeatedly wrote anonymous posts containing contemptuous profanity and insulting content directed at Shin Se-kyung hundreds of times over a period of about two months. It was also confirmed that the defendant targeted the actress’s family members by posting threatening messages implying physical harm.

In particular, the court noted the severity of the abusive conduct, stating, “The victim had to carry out her activities amid anxiety and fear that extreme and grotesque harm might be inflicted upon her by a defendant whose identity she did not even know.”

The defendant pleaded for leniency citing personal circumstances such as depression and remorse. However, the court pointed out that the defendant’s criminal act was motivated solely by the intent to attract the attention of netizens and vent his anger, with no other basis or legitimate motive. The court rejected the plea, stating, “The defendant has failed to atone for the mental shock and suffering caused to the victim by this crime.”

The Present Company stated, “Going forward, we will resolutely respond in accordance with a zero-tolerance policy to illegal acts that infringe upon the rights of our artists, including threats, malicious defamation, damage to reputation, and insults.” The company emphasized, “No matter how long it takes, we will track them down to the end and ensure they are held legally accountable commensurate with their actions.”

The Present Company added, “This judgment is a valuable result achieved through efforts made together with our fans. We deeply thank all the fans who have consistently provided information on materials gathered over a long period of time, thereby supporting actress Shin Se-kyung.” The company continued, “As we will resolutely respond to all illegal acts that infringe upon the personal rights of our artists, we ask for your continued interest and reporting.”

Kim Ji-ae, an attorney at Law Firm Ascendant Yulbon who is handling legal representation for Shin Se-kyung’s side, explained, “This judgment clearly declares by the judiciary that cyberterrorism committed with the twisted purpose of attracting others’ attention or relieving personal stress constitutes a serious ground for a prison sentence.” She added, “Acts that exploit the anonymity of online spaces to infringe upon someone’s dignity and threaten their daily life cannot be justified under any circumstances. Depending on the severity of the act, heavy criminal punishment and civil liability for damages will inevitably follow.”

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