Park Na-rae's former manager, completely denies joint extortion charges "demanded reasonable amount" [Star Scene]

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Former manager Lee, who was indicted on charges of demanding a portion of the company's sales from broadcaster Park Na-rae, completely denied the allegations.

On the morning of the 20th, the Seoul Western District Court Criminal Division 4 (Judge Kim Su-gyeong (Director)) held the second trial for former managers Shin and Lee, who were referred to trial on charges including violations of the Act on Punishment of Violent Crimes (joint extortion).

On this day, Lee's attorney argued, "The defendant (Lee) merely demanded a reasonable amount that should be received after the employment relationship with the victim ended. The defendant did not extort money by threatening the victim (hereinafter Park Na-rae) and had no conspiracy with Shin."

In response, the court asked Lee's side for confirmation, "There is no conspiracy (with Shin) at all, and what Lee demanded was unpaid wages or allowances, not a certain percentage, is that correct?" and Lee's side completely denied the allegations by responding, "Yes."

During the first trial held on the 29th of last month, Shin's side denied most of the charges except for some allegations of embezzlement in the course of duty.

At that time, Shin's attorney argued, "We do not admit the allegations. The defendant (Shin) has the right to receive money under the name of severance pay, etc. (from Park Na-rae), there is no fact of notifying termination, and there is no fact of demanding 500 million won. There was no solicitation of money on the condition of media reporting, so there is no execution act or intent of extortion, and the requirements for establishing joint extortion are not met."

Shin is also accused of computer fraud, etc., for transferring approximately 24 million won from Park Na-rae's company account to a corporate account operated by him. Regarding this, Shin's side denied the allegations, stating, "The money was paid according to the performance bonus agreement, and the defendant did not transfer the money directly."

Additionally, Shin is accused of receiving 44 million won in service fees for a popup event that Park Na-rae should have received into a corporate account operated by him and arbitrarily using 36.5 million won of it. Regarding this allegation, Shin's side stated, "We deny the allegations because the transfer was made with Park Na-rae's approval."

According to the Prosecutor's Office, the two are accused of demanding 250 million won, equivalent to 10% of the company's 2024 sales, while claiming that "Park Na-rae privately used company funds for her ex-boyfriend, etc." However, as they did not actually receive the money, the crime was investigated as an attempted crime.

Currently, Park Na-rae has suspended all activities amid controversy over manager abuse of power. Former managers raised allegations of abuse of power and illegal acts against Park Na-rae and sued her on charges including special injury and defamation by false statements. In response, Park Na-rae filed a counter-suit against the former managers on charges including attempted extortion and embezzlement in the course of duty.

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