"Please give leniency, consistently make statements" victims of sexual harassment by stakeholders spreading false information → Rebellion against legal action
Sep 03, 2024
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Sohn Won-woo, a lawyer at Weon, a law firm who is representing player C, said in a press release on the 3rd that `In connection with the still controversial part after the announcement of the results of the retrial of player Lee Hae-in and player B, indiscriminate criticism and threats are being made against player C based on speculation that is different from the facts"Athlete C consistently stated that he wishes leniency to Lee Hae-in at the Korea Skating Union's series of investigation processes and sports fair committee." he said.
And because player C made the above clear during the investigation process, he was embarrassed when the punishment of player Lee Hae-in came out more serious than expected, but it was difficult to express his intention prematurely about the reckless speculation and suspicions raised because he could not disclose the details of the statement during the investigation and the Sports Fair Committee while the reexamination process for player Lee Hae-in and player B was in progress after the announcement of the results of the Sports Fair Committee", he explained.
Lee Hae-in was found to have drunk alcohol in his accommodation during the national figure skating training in Barresse, Italy, in May. During the ice skating federation investigation, it was revealed that Lee Hae-in committed sexual acts against junior player C in addition to drinking alcohol.
After its own investigation, the ice skating federation imposed a three-year suspension on Lee Hae-in, and reprimanded underage C, judging that visiting Lee Sung's accommodation was a violation of reinforcement training regulations.
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While attending the FTC's reconsideration, Lee Hae-in said, `I want to be cleared of the charge of being a molester, not as a figure player, but as a person"I reflect on my drinking and dating during the training camp for the national team. I'll regret it for the rest of my life," he bowed his head.
However, the FTC rejects the request for reconsideration by the interested party" he informed. Considering various circumstances, including the age of the victim, the federation's disciplinary action against the interested person was considered appropriate. The FTC's decision to dismiss it confirmed the three-year suspension of the stakeholder's qualifications. The FTC also confirmed the federation's one-year suspension of player B, who was accused of drinking and illegal filming.
Lawyer Sohn said "C conveyed his intention to write a petition to Lee Hae-in, an athlete's lawyer, during the Korean Sports Council's retrial process. However, Lee Hae-in, a lawyer for the player, refused to write a petition for player C. In addition, Lee Hae-in's lawyer unilaterally set a deadline and demanded that player C be exposed to the media as something that could be specified, such as commenting on player Lee Hae-in's SNS as requested. In response, Player C's side announced the first statement of position at a time when time was running out, and the statement contained some misleading content, so we regret this."
Lawyer Sohn also said, "'C player filed a complaint against Lee Hae-in for sexual harassment against player C and his family member ', 'C player filed a complaint against player B', 'C player's accusation initiated an investigation against Lee Hae-in', Excessive criticism and intimidation based on fictional rumors and speculation are being made, such as 'C's parents put pressure on the disciplinary results' and 'C's side wanted Lee Hae-in to be disciplined'. This is a clear criminal act, and corresponding legal action will be taken against the act of disseminating and reproducing some maliciously false facts.'
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