Shincheonji: Chairman Lee Not Guilty of COVID Offenses, Appeal Court Said
On November 30, the Suwon High Court confirmed that the leader of the Korean new religious movements did not breach epidemic-related laws.
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Chairman Lee and the Hwaseong Stadium Incident: Flogging a Dead Horse
While found not guilty of having obstructed the COVID-19 prevention efforts, Shincheonji’s leader was sentenced (wrongly, in our opinion) for other charges.
Chairman Lee’s “Embezzlement of Fund”: Stealing from His Own Pocket
The Suwon District Court found Shincheonji’s leader not guilty of obstructing the anti-COVID-19 health efforts, but said (wrongly) he mismanaged the group’s money.
The South Korean Verdict on Chairman Lee: COVID-19 and Religious Liberty
The decision absolving Shincheonji’s leader from charges of obstructing the anti-pandemic efforts has important international implications.
Shincheonji’s Chairman Lee Not Guilty of Breaking Virus Law: The Decision
The Suwon District Court debunked the fake news, and stated that Shincheonji “promptly and actively” cooperated with health authorities when requested.