Daegu High Court Reverses Sexual Assault Acquittal via DNA Evidence
The Case of Mr. A: A Conviction Overturned Through Forensic Science In a recent development, the Daegu High Court’s Criminal Division 2, presided over by Judge Wang Hae-jin, handed down a two-year prison sentence to a man in his 50s, referred to as Mr. A, for sexual assault. The court also ordered his immediate detention. This marked a significant reversal from the initial trial, where Mr. A was acquitted. The appellate court’s decision was based on compelling forensic evidence provided by the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office’s Forensic Investigation Division. The case began when Mr. A and the victim, Ms. B, met through a social club. During a gathering at her home, after another guest left, Mr. A sexually assaulted Ms. B and later unlawfully entered her residence. Following the incident, Ms. B reported the crime to the authorities. The National Forensic Service conducted an examination and found DNA matching Mr. A on her underwear, pants, and T-shirt. Despite this evidence, the first tr...