A statement was released by the agency of actress Nana, saying that a man who broke into her home and committed robbery has continued to make false claims without remorse even after being found guilty. The agency expressed concern about the possibility of retaliation and reoffending, stating that the defendant is continuing secondary harm, including counter-suing Nana.
Nana's agency, Sublime, stated in an official statement on the 21st, "Last November, Nana and her mother suffered serious harm due to a robber who broke in while carrying a weapon." The agency added, "Through thorough investigation by law enforcement authorities, the criminal act was proven, and the first-instance court also found the defendant guilty of aggravated robbery with injury."
The agency further pointed out, "To this day, the defendant has repeatedly made the clearly false claim that he did not enter carrying a weapon, despite numerous pieces of evidence and witnesses, without showing any sincere remorse or apology to the victims." It added, "He even filed an appeal, claiming that the sentence handed down in the first instance was excessive."
It also said that the defendant has been sending letters to various broadcasters and media outlets pleading his case.
It said, "By making claims contrary to the facts, he is not only causing confusion among broadcasters and media outlets but also inflicting continuous secondary harm on the victims." The agency added, "Not only the victims but also our agency are seriously concerned about the possibility of retaliation or reoffending by the unrepentant defendant."
In particular, it mentioned that the defendant had counter-sued Nana on charges of attempted murder and aggravated robbery with injury.
The agency explained, "Nana immediately filed a complaint against the defendant for false accusation." It added, "As a result of law enforcement authorities conducting witness investigations and forensic examinations of the Daejeon rest area, it was determined that all of the defendant's claims were clearly lies."
The agency also claimed that other criminal acts by the defendant came to light during the trial.
According to the agency, the assigned prosecutor stated, "In over 20 years, I have met tens of thousands of criminals, but it is rare to see someone who has committed such a variety of crimes like this defendant." The prosecutor added that the defendant fundamentally lacks a sense of lawfulness, does not know how to reflect on his own wrongdoings, and is very skilled at actively lying.
The agency stated, "We hope that the artist and family members who suffered serious harm in this incident will no longer be tormented by false claims and secondary harm." It added, "We will do our best going forward to protect the safety and mental well-being of the artist."
Previously, in November of last year, an incident occurred in which a man in his 30s broke into Nana's home in Guri, Gyeonggi Province, carrying a weapon and demanding money. At the time, Nana and her mother, who were at home, engaged in a physical struggle with the man, ultimately subduing him and reporting to the police. In the process, both Nana and her mother were injured.
The man was prosecuted on charges of aggravated robbery with injury and was sentenced to seven years in prison in the first instance.
The man claimed he was also injured and filed a complaint against Nana for attempted murder and aggravated robbery with injury, but the police determined that Nana's actions constituted self-defense and made a decision not to refer the case for prosecution.
Subsequently, the man was additionally indicted on charges of false accusation and is awaiting a separate trial.
Meanwhile, at the final hearing of the appeal trial for the charge of aggravated robbery with injury, held before the 14-3 Criminal Division of the Seoul High Court on the 17th of last month, the prosecution requested a sentence of 10 years in prison for the man. The verdict in the appeal trial is scheduled to be delivered on the 22nd.
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