Case overview
The client believed he was defamed by the other party with whom he had a personal conflict by posting false statements on an online platform (Twitter) and decided to pursue legal action.
The other party lowered the client's social evaluation through falsehoods, which caused the client to suffer severe emotional distress and social disadvantage.
The client came to Ongang Law Firm to restore his honor and make things right.
Case issues
The main issues were whether the accused's post was false and whether it materially harmed the client's reputation.
Assistance from Ongang
From the very beginning of this case, our defense team focused on thorough factual analysis and evidence gathering. First, we scrutinized the content of the suspect's Twitter posts to establish a logical basis to prove that the posts were false.
In particular, we analyzed in detail the past conversations between the suspect and our client (KakaoTalk conversations) and their relationship before and after the incident, emphasizing that the suspect's claims were unreasonable and lacked credibility. We also pointed out to the investigative authorities that the suspect had accused others in a similar manner, emphasizing that his behavior was not just an emotional response but a deliberate and repeated act of defamation.
We also provided detailed evidence of the emotional distress and social disadvantage our client suffered as a result of the incident, and emphasized that the suspect's false posts had seriously diminished our client's social standing. Through continuous consultation with investigative agencies and logical arguments, we clarified the essence of the case and effectively conveyed the client's sense of injustice.
■ Result
The prosecution found the suspect guilty of misrepresentation and defamation, the suspect was sentenced to a fine of 1 million won fine of 1 million won.
This allowed the client to clear his name and restore his honor.
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