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Rape Victim Instead Imprisoned, Choi Mal Ja's Name Cleared After 61 Years

Rape Victim Instead Imprisoned, Choi Mal Ja's Name Cleared After 61 Years

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Rape Victim Instead Imprisoned, Choi Mal Ja's Name Cleared After 61 Years

Choi Mal Ja, a 78-year-old woman from South Korea, has finally received an official apology from the prosecutor's office for the legal case against her 61 years ago. At the age of 18, Choi Mal Ja was sentenced to prison for biting the tongue of a man who tried to rape her, an act she actually committed in self-defense.

At that time, the law favored the perpetrator, and Choi Mal Ja was considered the perpetrator of violence. Now, after years of struggle, Choi Mal Ja's name has finally been cleared and she is recognized as a legitimate victim of sexual violence.

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The heartbreaking incident that befell Choi Mal Ja occurred in 1964, when she attempted to fight off a rape attempt by a man named Noh, who was 21 years old at the time.

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She bit the perpetrator's tongue, causing him to be mute for life, but it was Choi Mal Ja who was sentenced to 10 months in prison and two years of probation.

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Meanwhile, the perpetrator received only a light sentence for trespassing and threats, not for attempted rape.

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The emotional scars from the incident lingered for decades until Choi Mal Ja learned about the concept of gender-based violence while studying at university.

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The spirit of the Me Too movement inspired her to seek justice, and in May 2020, she filed a petition to clear her name.

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Although it was initially rejected by the lower court, the Supreme Court of South Korea in December 2023 finally recognized the injustice in his detention in 1964.

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Prosecutors have now even filed for release and issued a direct apology to Choi, calling this case an important turning point in the protection of the rights of victims of sexual violence.

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The final ruling regarding the highly publicized Choi Mal Ja case is scheduled to be officially announced by the court on September 10.