Brazilian Woman Gets Suspended Sentence for Stalking BTS Star Jungkook

A Brazilian national has received a suspended prison sentence for stalking BTS member Jungkook, a case that highlights the persistent challenges of celebrity harassment. The woman, identified as 'A', was sentenced to one year in prison, suspended for two years, for violating the anti-stalking law and trespassing.

Prosecutors charged 'A' with stalking Jungkook's Seoul residence between December 7 and 28 of the previous year. During this period, she repeatedly visited his home, including ringing his doorbell 133 times on one evening and an astonishing 219 times the following day. She also entered the building premises by following a food delivery person.

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The victim wants strict punishment for the defendant.

The court noted that 'A' continued her stalking behavior even after being warned by police and released. She also violated a restraining order by leaving photos and printed materials near Jungkook's residence in January. The victim has reportedly requested strict punishment for the accused.

Despite the severity of the actions and the victim's plea, the court cited 'A's approximately three months of detention and the expectation of her forced deportation after the verdict as mitigating factors. The judge suggested that these circumstances reduce the likelihood of recidivism, leading to the suspended sentence.

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The defendant committed stalking crimes even after being warned by the police not to go near the victim's residence and was released, and then failed to comply with the emergency measures imposed.