
Youth national team member accused of possessing a camera out of curiosity
■ Case Overview The client was a student with a promising future as a youth national athlete when he became aware of illegal footage of a famous athlete being circulated on social media. Out of curiosity, he had the impulse to purchase the video, and within a short period of time, he paid the seller and received the video in question. The case came to the attention of law enforcement agencies, and the client later realized that his actions may have been criminal and came to us with deep regret. ■ Case Issues The main issue in this case was that the client did not just possess the illegal images, but actually purchased them. The purchase of illegal filming can be considered a more serious offense than simple possession, and the potential for severe punishment existed, especially since the client was a youth national team member. For the client's future, it was important to go beyond simply admitting the charges and seeking leniency.