Woman victim of sexual harassment by neighbor... Busan lawyer claims psychological damage, ‘court decides compensation for damages’

Last October, a man was sentenced to a fine for sending sexually humiliating and humiliating text messages to a female neighbor and causing injury by throwing an object at her.

The Western Branch of the Busan District Court sentenced Mr. A (74), who was summarily indicted on charges of injury, insult, and violation of the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Violence Crimes, to complete a 40-hour sexual violence treatment program and to pay a fine of 5 million won.

At that time, Mr. A sent the victim three text messages containing content that caused sexual shame and disgust, and broke into the victim's house and threw a plastic milk box, injuring the victim.

Accordingly, the victim filed for civil damages, and the court confirmed damages of 5.5 million won. According to Daeryun Law Firm (Representative Attorney Shim Jae-guk), the plaintiff's attorney at the time, "The defendant frequently sent sexual harassment text messages, and the plaintiff complained of pain due to home invasions, injuries, and work interference," and explained, "We proved the plaintiff's mental damage by securing evidentiary materials such as call records, text messages, 112 report processing records, medical treatment confirmations, injury medical certificates, and fact-finding certificates."

He went on to advise, "Digital sex crimes using communication networks do not cause trauma to victims, but can leave serious mental damage. Therefore, if you are suffering from sexual harassment text messages, you should find a solution with the help of a professional lawyer with extensive relevant experience rather than enduring it."

Online News Team Reporter onnews@dt.co.kr

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