The operator of the YouTube channel "Taldeok Detention Center," which produced and distributed fake news about famous celebrities such as Ive Jang Won-young, has been sentenced to probation in prison.
On the 15th, a judge at the Incheon District Court sentenced YouTuber A (36, female), accused of defamation and insults under the Act on Promotion of Information and Communication Network Utilization and Information Protection, to two years in prison and three years of probation.
In addition, he ordered an additional 200 million won and 120 hours of community service.
From October 2021 to June 2023, A was charged with defamation by posting 23 videos criticizing seven celebrities, including celebrities and influencer, on the YouTube channel of the Taldeok concentration camp.
As a result of the prosecution's investigation, it was found that A collected 250 million won for two years from June 2021.
Earlier, Jang Won-young filed a lawsuit for damages against A, saying that his reputation was damaged by the continuous spread of false information, and the court ordered A to "pay 100 million won" in January last year when it ruled in favor of the plaintiff.
Singer Kang Daniel, who complained of similar damage, filed a lawsuit against A and was sentenced to 30 million won in compensation, while group BTS members V and Jungkook also filed a 90 million won claim against A last year.
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| Digital News Team Lee Yu-na
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On the 15th, a judge at the Incheon District Court sentenced YouTuber A (36, female), accused of defamation and insults under the Act on Promotion of Information and Communication Network Utilization and Information Protection, to two years in prison and three years of probation.
In addition, he ordered an additional 200 million won and 120 hours of community service.
From October 2021 to June 2023, A was charged with defamation by posting 23 videos criticizing seven celebrities, including celebrities and influencer, on the YouTube channel of the Taldeok concentration camp.
As a result of the prosecution's investigation, it was found that A collected 250 million won for two years from June 2021.
Earlier, Jang Won-young filed a lawsuit for damages against A, saying that his reputation was damaged by the continuous spread of false information, and the court ordered A to "pay 100 million won" in January last year when it ruled in favor of the plaintiff.
Singer Kang Daniel, who complained of similar damage, filed a lawsuit against A and was sentenced to 30 million won in compensation, while group BTS members V and Jungkook also filed a 90 million won claim against A last year.
Reporter
| Digital News Team Lee Yu-na
AI Anchor | Y-GO
Screen Source | YouTube/TikTok
Edit Caption | Song Eun-hye
[Copyright holder (c) YTN Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution and use of AI data prohibited]
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