Two Teenagers Given Suspended Prison Sentences for Harassing Classmates

Court: "Considering the victim's agreement and the wish not to punish"

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Teenagers who committed cruel acts against their classmates were sentenced to prison with a suspended sentence.

On the 27th, the 1st Criminal Division of the Cheonan Branch of Daejeon District Court (Presiding Judge Jeon Gyeong-ho) sentenced two individuals, including A (17), who were indicted without detention on charges of extortion, to 1 year and 6 months in prison with a 3-year suspension.

The court dismissed the charges related to some assaults and incitement to assault, which fall under offenses requiring the victim's complaint, as the victim submitted a letter of no punishment against them.

A and others repeatedly assaulted the victim student since 2022.

In particular, A filmed the victim student naked, tied their limbs, and assaulted them by putting a plastic bag over their head.

The court stated the sentencing reason, "Considering that after the incident they moved and no longer contacted the victim, and that the victim expressed a desire not to punish through an agreement, we decided to show leniency this time."