Teenager Sentenced to 6 Years for Heinous Sex Crimes Against Elementary Student, Outburst in Court

A teenager who lured an elementary school girl via social media, committed sex crimes against her, and even filmed the acts, caused a disturbance in court by hurling profanities at the judges after receiving a prison sentence.

The Busan District Court sentenced the teenager, identified as A, to six years in prison today (June 12) on charges including violation of the Act on the Protection of Children and Juveniles against Sexual Abuse.

The court also ordered A to complete 80 hours of a sexual violence treatment program and imposed a five-year employment restriction at institutions related to children, adolescents, and the disabled.

A was brought to trial for taking the victim, an elementary school student referred to as B, to a lodging facility and his own residence in January, where he committed the sex crimes and illegally filmed them.

It was revealed that A had coerced B into coming to the crime scenes by threatening her through social media messages.

Furthermore, it was discovered that A had a history of receiving multiple protective dispositions under the Juvenile Act in the past.

In handing down the six-year sentence, the court stated, "The defendant's crimes were committed against a young victim who is mentally immature and lacks the ability to defend herself, making the case very serious and the nature of the crime poor."

Although A had pleaded for leniency during the trial, claiming he realized his wrongdoing and was reflecting on his actions, he suddenly erupted in a tantrum upon hearing the prison sentence, shouting profanities and striking the courtroom door with his fist.

The court explained the reasoning for the sentencing, noting, "We considered that the defendant was not forgiven by the victim, the victim's legal representative requested a stern punishment, and the defendant had been disciplined multiple times for violating rules while in detention."

Reported by Kim Taewon | Video by Ryu Jisu | Graphics by Lee Sumin | Produced by SBS Digital News
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