Entertainment facility manager blackmails late INFINITE member Lee Seong Kyu for 300 million won... Prosecutors seek 7-year prison sentence

Prosecutors have sought heavy sentences for the director of an entertainment facility and a former actor who were indicted on charges of blackmailing and extorting money from the late actor Lee Seong Kyu (INFINITE).
On the 25th, Incheon District Court Criminal 4Exclusive announced that the head of an entertainment facility who was indicted on suspicion of blackmail, etc.
The closing hearing for Mr. A was held. On the same day, the prosecution requested a seven-year prison sentence for Mr. A. The prosecution stated, "The defendant took advantage of the fact that the victim was a celebrity, and carried out a scheme to purchase a mobile phone under someone else's name, etc.
The reason for the sentence was explained as follows: "The crime was spectacular. The case was serious and the crime was not of a high quality." In response, A's lawyer said in his closing argument, "A did not blackmail Lee Seong Kyu (INFINITE) but rather
This is a case where Mr. B psychologically controlled Mr. A and stole his money. Mr. B, who has committed many crimes in the past, manipulated Mr. A," he claimed.
The lawyer for Mr. B, who was sentenced to seven years in prison by the police following Mr. A, also said, "I sincerely apologize to the victim.
I am sorry and I am reflecting on my actions while serving my sentence in prison," he said, expressing his remorse. Prior to this, in September last year, Mr. A contacted the late Lee Seong Kyu (INFINITE) and said, "My cell phone was broken.
B threatened A and demanded that he give him 100 million won, and took 50 million won. A was arrested and threatened.
They were indicted and sentenced to one year in prison for allegedly using methamphetamine and marijuana during the trial. While the prosecution had sought seven years in prison for both A and B, it remains to be seen whether they will receive a prison sentence.
The outcome is attracting attention. The sentencing hearing for Mr. A and Mr. B will be held on the 19th of next month. Meanwhile, the late Lee Seong Kyu (INFINITE) was investigated by the police last year on suspicion of marijuana possession and drug use under the Narcotics Control Act.
He died on the way there.