Brother who stabbed sibling pleads for leniency; assailant gets suspended sentence

A man who stabbed his older brother during a domestic dispute managed to secure a suspended sentence on appeal, partly due to his victim's plea for leniency. The incident occurred last September when the younger brother, after being assaulted by his elder sibling during an argument at their home, retrieved a kitchen knife and stabbed him multiple times.

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I injured myself.

When police arrived at the scene following a 112 call, both brothers and their mother attempted to conceal the crime. The injured brother told responding officers that he had accidentally injured himself. During the subsequent investigation, he further downplayed the attack, stating he couldn't recall the stabbing and that his brother had not intended to kill him.

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My brother did not try to kill me.

Despite these efforts to protect the assailant, the first trial resulted in a three-year prison sentence. However, the Seoul High Court's Criminal Division 6-3 overturned the initial ruling. The appellate court handed down a sentence of three years imprisonment, suspended for four years, along with 160 hours of community service and the confiscation of the weapon used in the crime. The court's decision reflects a consideration of the victim's wishes and the circumstances presented during the appeal.

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I don't remember.