Composer Jung Da-eun Found Not Guilty in Drug Case Appeals
Lee Tae-kyun, formerly known as composer Jung Da-eun, has been acquitted in a notable legal battle regarding false statements related to drug use. This follows his involvement in the drug case that implicated the late actor Lee Sun-kyun. A recent verdict from the Seoul Eastern District Court confirmed his innocence during the second trial.
Key Ruling Details
On November 21, 2023, the court upheld the original judgement, dismissing the prosecution’s appeal. The Criminal Division 1-2 emphasized that the evidence presented did not support the allegations of perjury against Jung.
During the trial, the court reconsidered the testimony provided by Han Seo-hee, Jung’s former girlfriend and an idol trainee, who claimed to have used drugs in isolation. The court concluded that it was reasonable for Jung to maintain that he was unaware of Han’s drug use, as they might not have witnessed each other’s drug habits.
Background of the Case
This legal contention traces back to January 2023 when Jung was indicted for allegedly providing false testimony during a police investigation concerning Han Seo-hee’s drug-related charges in 2017. Jung had consistently denied witnessing any drug use by Han.
In the initial trial’s ruling, several critical pieces of evidence favored Jung:
- Communication between Han and another inmate suggested that she may have been able to use drugs independently.
- Syringes found during Han Seo-hee’s arrest contained only her DNA.
The court highlighted that Han’s deteriorated relationship with Jung might have prompted her to provide misleading evidence against him.
Prosecution’s Attempt to Challenge the Verdict
The prosecution sought to overturn the initial decision by arguing that Han’s testimony was reliable and expressing skepticism about the authenticity of the exchanged letters. Nonetheless, the appellate court rejected these arguments, reinforcing the original not guilty verdict for Jung.
Jung Da-eun’s Personal Journey
Jung Da-eun gained widespread public attention in 2019 primarily due to his romantic relationship with Han Seo-hee. He is known for his career as an electronic music composer and later transitioned to Lee Tae-kyun after hormone therapy.
This case is further complicated by Jung’s past, having faced drug-related convictions. His history includes a prison sentence for methamphetamine use in both 2016 and 2021, alongside recent re-arrests for similar offenses.
Continued Public Interest
The ongoing developments in this case resonate extensively across social and media platforms, as it underscores the intricate relationship between personal lives, legal obligations, and public perception.
For more detailed coverage, visit the Nate News article.
For further updates and images, you can check KBizoom’s coverage.
Related Articles:
Stray Kids Emerges as the “Next BTS” with Six Consecutive No. 1 Albums on Billboard 200
3:46
HYBE Allegedly Launches Smear Campaign Against NewJeans and Min Hee-jin Through a US-Based Company
14:40
Allegations of Chart Manipulation by HYBE for BTS: New Evidence Emerges
1:40
Leave a Reply