In court, sergeant apologizes for his ‘shameful conduct’

[unhappycamper]

In court, sergeant apologizes for his ‘shameful conduct’
By Hwang Hae-rym and Teri Weaver, Stars and Stripes
Pacific edition, Wednesday, December 24, 2008

SEOUL — A 2nd Infantry Division soldier accused of raping and robbing a South Korean woman teared up in Seoul Central District Court last week as he apologized for his "shameful conduct."

"I am really sorry to everybody," said Sgt. Jonathan Kim, a Korean-American who spoke during the hearing. "Whatever punishment is imposed on me, I am willing to serve the punishment (with the hopes) that the victim’s trauma can be cured."

Kim has admitted in court that he raped the 22-year-old woman last summer in a Dongducheon alley. On that charge, he faces a three-year prison sentence.

But the local prosecutor, Kang Kyung-rae, argued Friday that Kim deserves another seven years in prison because he is also accused of stealing the woman’s cell phone to prevent her from calling for help during the attack.

The combination of robbery and rape charges could bring a 10-year sentence, Kim’s lawyer has said.


Rest of article at: http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=59600

[Clovis Sangrail]

1. 3 years for rape - 7 years for stealing a cell phone

that's some fucked up priorities