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Seungri denies special assault and intimidation charges

Overview

The investigation into former BIGBANG member Seungri regarding an August incident at a Gangnam restaurant has progressed, with Seungri formally contesting allegations of special assault, special intimidation, and special confinement.

Following a police report filed on August 26, CCTV footage released by JTBC depicts Seungri acting aggressively while holding a soju bottle. The complainant, identified as Person A, alleges that Seungri made death threats, stating, ‘Killing just one of you is not difficult at all,’ and attempted to strike him with the bottle. The victim further claims he was physically assaulted and prevented from leaving the premises by Seungri and two companions.

Seungri and his legal representative, attorney Yoon Jae-bin, have denied all criminal charges. While admitting that Seungri picked up a liquor bottle during a heated verbal exchange, the defense maintains that no physical contact or assault occurred. They contend the confrontation began when Person A repeatedly ignored requests to leave after attempting to propose a business plan.

Seungri’s legal team noted that the complainant initially maintained a friendly demeanor, even exchanging contact information and sending messages about meeting again, before filing the complaint. Seungri has expressed his intention to cooperate with the investigation and is considering filing counter-charges for false accusation, citing witness testimonies and CCTV footage as evidence to clear his name. Gangnam Police Station plans to summon Seungri for investigation.

Entities

Seungri · BIGBANG · Gangnam Police Station · Big Bang · Seoul

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 9 sources
    Seungri denies special assault charges involving soju bottle

    Former BIGBANG member Seungri denies special assault charges, admitting to picking up a soju bottle during a dispute but denying he swung or used it to strike a complainant in Seoul.

  2. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Seungri faces assault and intimidation allegations in Seoul

    Former BIGBANG member Seungri denies assault and intimidation charges after CCTV footage showed him wielding a soju bottle during a heated confrontation with a man in a Seoul restaurant.

  3. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Seungri denies special assault allegations following police complaint

    Former BIGBANG member Seungri denies special assault charges following a complaint in Gangnam, claiming the alleged victim became friendly with him after an initial dispute over joining his table.

  4. [CRIME] 6 sources
    Seungri under investigation for alleged assault in Seoul

    Former BIGBANG member Seungri is being investigated by Seoul police for alleged special assault following a dispute with a man at a Gangnam restaurant. Seungri denies using a liquor bottle to threaten anyone.

Sources

biz.heraldcorp.com · hani.co.kr · isplus.com · jawapos.com · k-gen.fr · koreaboo.com · lucidadvice.com · m.imaeil.com · mbn.co.kr · saintmichaels.org.uk · showbiz.liputan6.com · singtaousa.com · sportschosun.com · star.ettoday.net · tenasia.hankyung.com

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