In a landmark ruling on July 27, the Supreme Court Division 3 has handed down a significant fine to an individual known as 'A', who was found guilty of making malicious comments against the renowned celebrity, Suzy.
The court's decision comes after the dismissal of 'A's second appeal, marking the culmination of a legal battle that has spanned several years.
The charges against 'A' were initially brought by Suzy's label, who accused him of engaging in a sustained campaign of online harassment from October to December 2015. During this period, 'A' had unleashed a barrage of harmful and defamatory comments targeting the beloved actress.
Throughout the legal proceedings, 'A' vehemently maintained his innocence, entering a plea of not guilty during the initial trial. However, the court found him guilty and levied a fine of 1 million won ($781.26 USD) in the first ruling. Subsequently, 'A' appealed this decision, leading to a protracted legal battle that finally reached the Supreme Court.
Upon thorough examination of the case, the Supreme Court upheld the guilty verdict but opted to reduce the fine to 500,000 Won ($390.63 USD). This final judgment sends a clear message that online harassment and malicious behavior will not be tolerated in the digital age.
As the dust settles on this legal chapter, fans of Suzy can rejoice as the beloved actress is set to grace the silver screen once again in the eagerly awaited romantic drama 'Doona!'.
The ruling against 'A' stands as a reminder that freedom of speech comes with responsibilities, and the law will intervene to protect public figures from unwarranted abuse and harm in the virtual realm. It also serves as a warning to those who might engage in similar harmful behaviors online, that there are real-world consequences for their actions.
