Broadcaster Yoo Young-jae Admits to Sexual Assault in Appeal Trial Against Sunwoo Eun-sook’s Sister

Yoo Young-jae, a broadcaster accused of sexually assaulting the older sister of actress Sunwoo Eun-sook, has admitted his wrongdoing and appealed for leniency during his appeal trial. The first trial was held at the Suwon High Court, where Yoo’s side acknowledged the charges.

Key points from the trial:

• Admission of Guilt: Yoo’s legal representative stated that Yoo is deeply remorseful and aware of the severity of his crime, expressing his apologies to the victim.
• Plea for Leniency: The defense argued that Yoo experienced imprisonment for the first time due to this case and is unlikely to re-offend, requesting the court’s leniency.
• Yoo’s Statement: Yoo personally apologized to the victim, expressing remorse for his actions.
• Prosecution’s Request: The prosecution urged the court to reject Yoo’s appeal and uphold the original sentence of 5 years, as requested in the first trial.

Yoo is accused of five counts of sexual assault against A, Sunwoo Eun-sook’s older sister, between March and October 2023. The initial trial found Yoo guilty, sentencing him to two and a half years in prison. The court stated that the victim’s testimony was consistent and credible, leading to the conviction.

The sentencing for this case is scheduled for June 11.

In Summary: Yoo Young-jae has admitted to sexually assaulting Sunwoo Eun-sook’s sister and is seeking leniency during his appeal, while the prosecution insists on the original sentence. The final verdict is eagerly awaited.