Ex-NCT member Taeil admits to rape charge, prosecution seeks 7-year prison term

Taeil, former member of SM Leisure’s Boy Band NCT 127. Picture: SM Leisure by way of the Korea Herald

Taeil, former member of SM Leisure’s Boy Band NCT, admitted on Wednesday 18 June rape prices In a case wherein an intoxicated lady was concerned final 12 months, as a result of prosecutors requested for a seven -year jail sentence.

In the course of the first trial on the Central Court docket of Seoul, Taeil and two accomplices have been tried to violate the legislation on particular issues with regard to the punishment of sexual crimes.

Particularly, they’re confronted with accusations of particular quasi rape, which applies when two or extra folks undertake sexual acts with somebody in a state of unconsciousness or can’t resist. The indictment has at the least seven years and a most life sentence if convicted.

Requested by the choose if he acknowledged the costs, Taeil replied: “I admit to all the costs.” His two co -suspects additionally blamed.

Based on the indictment, Taeil and his acquaintances met a Chinese language lady in Itaewon, Seoul final June. After consuming collectively, the lady was closely intoxicated. Taeil helped her to information her out of the bar and positioned her in a taxi with one of many co -suspects, recognized as Lee and despatched her to Lee’s home. Taeil and one other good friend, Hong, adopted in a separate car. The alleged assault passed off within the residence of Lee.

The courtroom has deliberate the listening to of the conviction earlier than July 10 at 2 p.m. /RA