In a harrowing legal battle, former B.A.P member Himchan found himself in a Seoul courtroom on October 24, facing his third charge of forcible harassment.
The atmosphere inside the courtroom was palpably tense as the prosecution and defense prepared for the impending trial.
Ex-BAP Member Himchan Faces Charges of Illicit Filming and Obscene Acts
The trial, held at the 12th Criminal Division of the Seoul Western District Court, centers around Himchan's alleged violations of the Special Act on the Punishment of Rape and Sexual Violence Crimes.
The charges against the ex-idol include illicit filming using cameras and committing obscene acts using communication media.
During the courtroom proceedings, Himchan shockingly admitted to the charges and disclosed his efforts to reach a settlement with the victim.
However, a stark contrast emerged as the victim vehemently opposed this approach, advocating for severe punishment to be meted out to Himchan.
The accusations against Himchan involve his alleged involvement in the sexual harassment of a woman in Seoul around May of the previous year.
He stands accused of unlawfully filming her and subsequently circulating the compromising photographs, a deeply distressing violation of privacy.
In response to these grave allegations, Himchan's second sexual crime case has been consolidated with this one, stemming from an incident in which he was accused of sexually harassing two women at a bar in Seoul.
Following the incident, both victims promptly reported Himchan's inappropriate actions to the authorities, specifically citing unwanted touching.
EX-BAP Himchan Admits Charges and Seeks Settlement, Victim Demands Strict Punishment
In a surprising turn of events, Himchan confessed to these charges, paying settlement fees of 10 million won to each of the victims and submitting settlement agreements while appealing for leniency from the court.
This marks a distressing chapter in the former idol's legal journey, as he had previously been sentenced to a 10-month prison term in connection with his first charge of forcible molestation.
The court has announced its decision to merge these cases, with the hearing set to resume at 10:40 AM on November 21, promising a continued saga of courtroom drama that has left the public in disbelief.
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