Court Official Who Sexually Abused His Biological Daughter for 12 Years

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Bong-ju] A court official is under prosecution investigation for allegedly sexually abusing his young daughter for 12 years.

According to JTBC, court official Mr. A was accused by his wife, Mrs. B, last September of violating the Special Act on Sexual Violence and forcibly molesting a child under 13 years old.

Mrs. B filed a complaint with the police after their 17-year-old daughter, who was about to enter high school, confided the details of the abuse to her.

Mrs. B claimed, "Mr. A's sexual abuse continued for nearly 12 years, starting when our daughter was 5 years old."

She stated that she decided to disclose this information externally to protect their daughter.

Mrs. B expressed her feelings, saying, "I don't think saying sorry alone can ever express how I feel. I hope a proper investigation is conducted so that my daughter does not suffer further harm and can have time to recover..."

Mr. A told JTBC reporters, "It is not 100% true."

The court suspended Mr. A from his position.

The prosecution requested an arrest warrant for Mr. A, but the court dismissed it, stating, "He is a first-time offender, there is no risk of evidence tampering or flight, and careful consideration of the victim's testimony is necessary."

Mrs. B said that although the investigative agency issued a restraining order against Mr. A, he violated it multiple times by visiting, saying, "I hope you avoid suspension for the sake of the child. I was wrong." He allegedly tried to persuade her to withdraw the complaint using their child's future as an excuse.

The prosecution plans to continue the investigation by deploying statement analysts from the Supreme Prosecutors' Office.