Park Si Yeon Skips Latest Court Date Because Of Due Date

Actress Park Si Yeon skipped her latest court date due to the expected arrival of her baby. Her due date is only a week away.

"It's difficult for her to be in the courthouse for a long period of time," said a representative of the court. "Only her lawyer will be present.

After citing health reasons for her absence, Park asked the court to consider that she has attended all the other hearings so far. The trial date earlier this week was the eighth hearing investigating the actress on charges of abusing the controversial drug propofol. One reason for the controversy is the drug's implication in the death of superstar Michael Jackson. Also on trial for alleged illegal use of propofol are actresses Jang Mi In Ae and Lee Seung Yeon.

At an earlier trial date, which Park attended, her doctor testified that he prescribed the narcotic for her.

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