A college student working part-time arrested for sexually assaulting store owner's daughter
On the 19th, Channel A reported that a 20-something part-time college worker has been arrested by the police on charges of sexually assaulting the young daughter of a store owner. According to the report, the victim was 12 years old at the time of the incident and was a minor under the age of 13.
The sexual assault involving the 20-year-old part-time worker, referred to as Mr. A, was clearly captured on CCTV footage.
In the video, the man attempts to hug the teenage girl from behind as she enters the store. When she momentarily steps away and then returns, he is seen touching her neck and back. It was also confirmed that there were moments when he put his hands under her clothing.
In February, the store owner reported to the police that "my daughter has been sexually assaulted by this man on multiple occasions."
The victim’s mother shared, “A friend informed me that ‘that guy is touching the child’,” and continued, “My daughter said she doesn’t want to see him at all and is very uncomfortable, but I didn’t know anything, which caused her a lot of pain.”
Sex crimes against minors under the age of 13 are punishable regardless of consent.
During the police investigation, the man stated regarding his actions in the video, "There was no intention, but I can understand how it could be misinterpreted." However, he reportedly denied other allegations of sexual assault included in the complaint.
The police have determined that the charges of forcible molestation against a minor under the age of 13 are substantiated and plan to send the case to the prosecutor's office with a recommendation for punishment.
Legally, sexual crimes against children under the age of 13 are subject to punishment regardless of the victim's consent.
The man's side, which claimed during the police investigation that he was not aware of the victim's birthday, stated in a conversation with the media that they will “engage sincerely in an agreement.”
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