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On the 19th, the Incheon National Police Agency Narcotics Crime Investigation Team
It was announced on the previous day (18th) that G-DRAGON, who had been sent to the prosecutor's office on suspicion of violating the law, had decided not to be prosecuted without charges.
The police are planning to send a letter of non-conveyance to G-Dragon soon. If the police decide not to refer the case, the prosecutor's office will file the case within 90 days.
Consider the content. After that, if the prosecution does not request a reinvestigation, the case will be closed. Based on the statement of the female manager of the entertainment facility, the police suspected G-DRAGON of using drugs in October this year.
A public investigation was launched. However, G-Dragon denied the suspicions and said he never used drugs, and no drug ingredients were found in his body.
In addition, the female manager of the entertainment facility that led to the investigation did not directly see G-DRAGON using drugs, but
It turned out to be the same as the person who claimed that a suspicious wrapping paper was found in the restroom where he stopped by. Additionally, the female chief was found to have frequently made false statements, making it difficult to believe her story.
It has even been pointed out that it is not possible to do so. Regarding these points, the Commissioner of the Incheon Police Agency said at a press conference on the 14th of this month, ``They are not investigating even though they have been provided with specific information.''
``If there is no suspicion, it is the duty of the police to make it clear that there is no suspicion.'' In addition, ``Even though the test result was negative, they cut corners.''
"I have a hard time agreeing with the opinion that it is an investigation," and countered that "the investigation proceeded in accordance with law and principles." However, even though the suspect facts were made public in a public investigation into celebrities, the investigation
It has been pointed out that this is the first time that a conclusion has been reached that there are no charges. Publication of the suspected facts is prohibited under Article 126 of the Penal Code. Under the Constitution, there is no “recommendation” until the final judgment of the court is issued.
The "principle of absolute innocence" applies, but if the accused is made public inadvertently, the person can be subject to a court of public opinion and may suffer irreparable damage, such as damage to reputation.
It's for the purpose of However, in the case of celebrities, it is within the scope of the legal profession that the publicity of the suspected facts is permitted to a certain extent due to another constitutional value, ``the public's right to know.''
The problem is that in the majority of cases in history where suspect facts have been made public, it has been determined that the charges were suspicious and led to prosecution. In other words, the facts are sufficiently related to make the accused facts public.
This means that the suspicions have been disclosed to the outside world even though the person in charge has been confirmed. Additionally, the media believes in the police's investigative capabilities and can report on the matter by citing police announcements. of course
Even in cases like this, there have occasionally been cases in which a court has found a person not guilty after intense factual and legal disputes; ,
It is possible to be exempted from the responsibility of publicizing the suspected facts. However, cases like G-Dragon's where the police concluded from the beginning that there was no suspicion whatsoever are rare. this is,
The incident has been criticized as a disaster that has fatally lowered trust in police investigations. Furthermore, it continues to be pointed out that G-DRAGON suffered great damage during the police investigation.
. G-Dragon will receive a letter of decision that will not be charged with any charges, but he has already suffered from a lot of malicious comments and slander. It is important to erase suspicions of drug use from public awareness.
Whether it will be possible is unknown. Some point out that if the advertising contract ends up being canceled, there is a possibility that it could lead to significant financial damage.
On the 15th of this month, entertainer Park Myung Soo said on his own program, “GD.
RAGON will also suffer tremendous material damage, so who will be responsible? It's unfortunate that the person himself is responsible for this," he said.
2023/12/19 20:14 KST
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