As allegations of power abuse and illegal medical procedures surrounding broadcaster Park Na-rae spread, a legal expert's analysis that a prison sentence cannot be ruled out has emerged, causing a growing stir.
SK Law Office attorney Jang Hyeon-o recently uploaded a video titled '[Park Na-rae complete summary] Why Park Na-rae does not apologize' to his YouTube channel and converted and analyzed the various allegations against Park Na-rae as a 'risk of imprisonment score' (out of 100).
Attorney Jang divided the risk of imprisonment into ▲moral wrongdoing (0–20 points) ▲fines·penalty surcharge (20–40 points) ▲fines·suspended sentence (40–80 points) ▲possibility of imprisonment (80 points or more) and explained them.
First, regarding the alleged unpaid wages, he gave 50 points, saying, "If wages continue not to be paid and a labor inspector intervenes, it can lead to criminal punishment." Regarding the embezzlement allegations against former managers, he said, "It depends on the amount, but it can be seen as about 70 points. However, it is rare to go to prison based on this matter alone."
He raised the level further regarding the so-called "injection aunt" controversy, which is considered the most sensitive and important issue. Attorney Jang said, "If it is a first offense, there are cases where a suspended sentence is given, but around 80 points the possibility of imprisonment cannot be excluded," and analyzed, "Whether to add or subtract 1 point ultimately depends on her response." He also mentioned the possibility that the former managers could be implicated as accomplices or joint principal offenders in the matter, diagnosing the current situation as "an emotional fight that has escalated to the extreme."
Regarding the special injury charge claimed by the former managers, he said, "Whether there is a settlement is key," and explained, "If no settlement is reached, the risk increases," assigning 75 points. About the specific act in the vehicle that caused controversy, he added, "The act itself is difficult to regard as a criminal sexual offense and falls under workplace harassment," and said, "It can be evaluated at about 30 points, comparable to the level of fines."
Attorney Jang warned, in particular, that "the problem is that the charges are not viewed individually but judged together as concurrent offenses," and said, "If you add up the various charges, there is a possibility of going to prison. If the current state remains, the possibility of imprisonment cannot be ruled out." He added that "as the path to reconciliation and settlement grows more distant and conflicts intensify, additional disclosures are following," emphasizing the need for a swift resolution.
Meanwhile, Yongsan Police Station in Seoul summoned Park Na-rae on the afternoon of the 14th for a complainant investigation. This investigation was the second one, following last month, and Park Na-rae had earlier filed complaints against two former managers on charges of attempted extortion and embezzlement in the course of business.
As allegations and complaints and accusations become tangled and the matter drags on, Park Na-rae's response is expected to be an important variable in future investigations and legal judgments.
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