Prosecution in Taeil’s aggravated quasi-rape case demand just 7 years, his lawyers ask for leniency due to reaching a settlement

Given the severity of the crime, it’s understandable that people have always wanted updates on the rape case of former NCT member Taeil, but as I’ve said before, things have generally been progressing as you’d want something like this to considering how the legal cogs turn.

That said, a recent update caught my eye, as despite being charged with aggravated quasi-rape, the prosecution is only demanding seven years for him and his two co-defendants.

At the trial, the prosecution requested seven-year sentences for each defendant, stating, “As the case involves the gang rape of a foreign female tourist, this is an extremely serious matter of very poor criminal nature.”
The prosecution continued, “The defendants even suggested sending the victim away by taxi to a location different from where the crime occurred, intending to confuse her about the location or make it difficult for the police to track the case. This shows a deliberate attempt to obstruct investigation, particularly exploiting the fact that the victim is a foreigner.” They further added, “Given the statements from the defendants, it’s highly questionable whether they are genuinely remorseful and repenting. Although a written settlement was submitted, we ask [the court] to consider the seriousness of the crime in determining the sentence.”

Taeil has admitted to the charges, but his lawyers have asked for leniency due to reaching a settlement with the victim.

Taeil’s attorney emphasized that a settlement with the victim was made, stating, “The victim accepted the apology and expressed that she did not wish for his punishment. In penitence for his wrongdoings, he completed a sexual violence prevention program and has undergone psychological counseling, vowing never to repeat the same mistake again.”
In his final statement, Taeil stated, “I feel so apologetic to everyone who felt disappointed in me. If I am granted leniency, I will consider it the last chance of my life and contribute at least a little to society in any way I can and do my best in life.”

They also wanted credit for admitting guilt, but the prosecution argued that it only took place after a raid two months after the incident, at which point he likely knew they had the evidence on him.

While this update is not surprising given how the sentences for sexual crimes usually go, it is obviously disturbing that three men can gang rape a drunk woman and are likely to end up spending less than seven years in prison for it.