2AM's Lim Seul-ong escapes imprisonment for killing pedestrian, to be fined

Korean pop band 2AM’s Lim Seul-ong will be exempted from imprisonment and will only be fined. popular singer was involved in an accident which killed a pedestrian. Re ahe to kw more. 

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Korean band 2Am’s Lim Seul-ong only to be fined for killing ro accident

According to a report by Manila Bulletin, 2Am's Lim Seul-ong who is member of popular Korean band 2 AM will t be facing imprisonment and will only be fined. boy band member was involved in a car accident which ended up killing a pedestrian. victim was in his 50s. 

2am's Seul-ong has been indicted on vember 3, 2020. Prosecutors of case have decided to only file a summary order inste of taking matter to a trial. Lim Seul-ong has settled with family of victim. Under terms of summary order, Lim Seul-ong’s case will t go to a trial.

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Lim Seul-ong has been charged with violation of South Korea’s Act On Special Cases Concerning Settlement of Traffic Accidents. violation of this act is punished with five years of prison labour. If t imprisonment, a fine of 20 million Won has to be paid. 

Under Article 448 of Korea’s Criminal Procedure Act, a fine can be imposed by prosecutor on criminal defendant. It is judge’s decision wher or t to accept prosecution’s request. Seoul Western District Prosecutor’s Office has released a statement which says that Seul-ong’s agreement with family has been taken into consideration. exact amount of fine has t been revealed. 

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On August 1, 2020, at 11.50 PM, 2am's Seul-ong was driving an SUV on Susaek-ro near Digital Media City subway station in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul. This is when victim tried to cross at a red light. CCTV foot shows that man was crossing ro and within a few seconds, Seul-ong’s car struck him. victim even attempted to avoid getting hit by car but failed. 

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man was taken to hospital but he died. Jellyfish Entertainment which is Seul-ong’s ncy also issued a statement which said that Lim Seul-ong caused a traffic accident because ro was slippery. car collided with a pedestrian. Relief measures were taken by Lim Seul-ong but victim passed away. 

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