16日の午後、ソウル江南警察署に出頭する歌手のジェシーさん(写真=キム・ヒョンファン記者)
Jesse, who witnessed the fan assault, turns himself in to police... ”I'm sorry to the victim, I want the perpetrator to be punished” = Korean media
Singer Jesse appeared at the police station and was questioned after an incident in which an acquaintance of his assaulted an underage fan who had asked to take a photo with him. Jesse said, "I want them to find the perpetrator quickly and punish him."
On the afternoon of the 16th, the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul announced that they would begin questioning singer Jesse, who is suspected of assault and concealing the identity of the perpetrator.
It had been about two weeks since the incident occurred on the 29th of last month. Jesse, who appeared at the police station with his lawyer, wore a black hat pulled down low as he entered the police station for questioning.
Standing before the press, Jesse said, "I want the person who assaulted me to be found and punished quickly. I will tell you everything," and added, "I am truly sorry (to the victim)."
On the early morning of the 29th of last month, an incident occurred in Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, in which a member of Jesse's staff assaulted an underage fan who had asked to take a photo with them.
Jesse tried to stop the assailant, but he did not actively stop her, and even though the assault was continuing, he left the scene. The police who were called in after receiving the report took Jesse and the person involved to a nearby bar.
The victim was found at a restaurant, but the assailant was not present. The victim filed a lawsuit against the man who assaulted her, as well as five others, including Jesse, on suspicion of assault. Witnesses to the incident also accused Jesse of assaulting them.
A complaint was filed with the police on suspicion of concealing a person. Jesse repeatedly maintained that he did not know the assailant who assaulted him.
When asked if there was any difference, he simply replied, "It was the first time I'd seen it." On the 12th, Jesse posted on his SNS, "I apologize for causing concern to many people regarding the assault incident."
"The victim, a fan of mine, asked me to take a photo with her, but I politely declined twice. That day, I was assaulted by someone I had never met before. I was confused by the sudden situation and
The police said, "We will thoroughly and rigorously investigate cases of violence against citizens," and announced that a producer who is said to be an acquaintance of the perpetrator
The investigation is ongoing, including questioning the developers and others.
2024/10/17 07:12 KST
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