Man Appeals 7-Year Sentence for Home Invasion Involving Actress Nana
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A 30-year-old man has appealed his seven-year prison sentence for a home invasion and assault involving actress Nana.
- The man claims Nana attacked him first and denies robbery charges, while prosecutors are also expected to appeal.
- He was convicted of robbery and injury after breaking into Nana's home and threatening her and her mother.
A 30-year-old man, convicted and sentenced to seven years in prison for a home invasion and assault at the residence of singer and actress Nana, has filed an appeal. The court's decision followed a conviction on charges of robbery and injury, stemming from an incident in November where the man allegedly broke into Nana's home, threatened her and her mother with a weapon, and attempted to steal valuables.
The convicted man, identified as Mr. A, maintains his innocence, asserting that Nana initiated the physical confrontation and that he did not possess a weapon. He claims Nana threatened him with a knife and later offered him 40 million won if he did not report the incident to the police, a statement Nana denies. Mr. A's appeal is reportedly based on grounds of undue sentencing and his continued denial of robbery charges, arguing he only intended to steal, not rob.
The defendant entered the victims' residence, where absolute peace should be maintained, while carrying a weapon. Considering the seriousness of the crime, commensurate punishment is unavoidable.
Prosecutors, who had sought a 10-year sentence, are also expected to file an appeal based on similar grounds, likely seeking a harsher penalty. During the trial, Mr. A reiterated his defense, claiming he was injured during the struggle and even accused Nana of attempted murder and aggravated assault. However, police investigations concluded Nana's actions were self-defense, leading to a non-prosecution decision against her.
The first-instance court rejected Mr. A's claims, emphasizing the severity of his actions. "The defendant entered the victims' residence, where absolute peace should be maintained, while carrying a weapon," the court stated. "Considering the seriousness of the crime, commensurate punishment is unavoidable." Following the verdict, Nana briefly expressed her feelings on Instagram, writing, "Multiple trials by a criminal. Consistent false statements. No remorse. No forgiveness."
Multiple trials by a criminal. Consistent false statements. No remorse. No forgiveness.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.