Soccer player Ki Sung-yong (FC Seoul), who is suspected of sexually assaulting his juniors when he was in elementary school, criticized “provided a biased beginning” for the voice file of the revealer D in the’PD Notebook’ aired on the previous day (16th). It has expressed its position to enter into legal action against alleged people.
In a press release on the 17th, attorney Song Sang-yeop of Seopyeong, Ki Sung-yong’s legal representative, said, “The’PD notebook’ broadcasted on the 16th gave the people a biased view of what is true with the tears of D as a victim. “Criticized. He released a recording of Mr. D’s call along with a press release saying that he provided it to the broadcasting station, but most of it was not broadcast.
Earlier, on the 24th, Mr. C and Mr. D revealed through lawyer Park Ji-hoon that they were sexually assaulted by their seniors A and B in January-June 2000 when they were in soccer at an elementary school in Jeollanam-do. In response, Ki Sung-yong held a press conference on the 27th, asserting his innocence again, and repeatedly announced that he would legally respond to Mrs. C and Mrs. D. Song attorney for Ki Sung-yong’s side urged to promptly disclose’evidence’ proving that Ki Sung-yong committed sexual violence, which Mr. C and Mr. D claim to be secured. However, Mr. C and Mr. D are in the position that if Ki Sung-yong filed a lawsuit, it would be disclosed in court.
The file released by Song attorney contained part of the conversation between Mr. D and Mr. E, Ki Sung-yong’s junior, on the 24th, when the incident was revealed. Mr. D speaks to the effect, such as that there was no intimidation and threat of Ki Sung-yong, or that attorney Park proceeded to reveal arbitrarily without asking for confirmation and consent.
C and D are arguing that at this point, Ki Sung-yong’s side has strongly tried to approve through E and others. Ki Sung-yong’s side has never made a controversy, and Mr. E is refuting that he tried to arbitrate on his own without Ki Sung-yong’s request.
Attorney Song said, “If the opponent’s assertion is true, the person who will suffer the most damage is Ki Sung-yong,” and said, “Since that Ki Sung-yong wants the evidence to be disclosed, there will be no legal obstacle to revealing it.” said. In addition, he emphasized, “If there is a reason for a disability, please tell me anything if there is a reason for disability to disclose’confirmed evidence’ in front of the public.”
He said, “The legal action to inquire about legal responsibility for the other party will be raised within 26 days.”
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