Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra Employee Acquitted of False Sexual Harassment Claims

Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra Employee Acquitted of False Sexual Harassment Allegations

A Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra employee has been acquitted of spreading false information about sexual harassment allegations against former representative Park Hyun-jeong. The employee, however, was found guilty of some charges related to defamation.

Background:

The trial stemmed from a complaint filed by the employee accusing Park Hyun-jeong of sexual harassment. It was later revealed that the complaint was false and damaging to Park Hyun-jeong’s reputation, leading to charges of defamation against the employee.

Verdict:

In the second trial, the employee was acquitted of spreading false information about sexual harassment. The court emphasized that the lack of witnesses does not prove the allegations to be false and that determining civil damages based solely on a guilty verdict is challenging. However, the employee was fined 3 million won for charges related to defamation.

Legal Proceedings:

The legal proceedings began in December 2017 with a pre-trial hearing for the employee’s assault case. Park Hyun-jeong attended the trial as the accused. The court concluded that the employee’s complaint against Park Hyun-jeong was false and damaging to her reputation.

Significance:

This verdict highlights the complexity of determining civil damages based solely on a guilty verdict. The court emphasized the importance of thorough investigation and careful examination of evidence in cases like this, underscoring the need for a fair and comprehensive legal process.

Please note that this news article is based on publicly available information and should not be considered the final explanation of the case.