Four-Year Prison Term Sought for Former Nursing Assistant Who Supplied Drugs in 'Banpo Bridge Crash' Case

"I Succumbed to Temptation Due to Financial Hardship," Appeals for Leniency
Prosecutors: "Supplied and Sold Propofol 13 Times"

Prosecutors have requested a four-year prison sentence for a former nursing assistant who supplied propofol to a driver who crashed his Porsche into the Han River embankment while under the influence of drugs at Banpo Bridge.

At the second trial held on June 25 at the Seoul Western District Court, presided over by Chief Judge Lee Taeyoung of the Criminal Division 10, prosecutors asked the court to sentence the former nursing assistant, identified as Shin, to four years in prison on charges of violating the Narcotics Control Act and theft. Prosecutors explained, "We took into account the fact that she diverted and sold narcotics and that there was a victim who suffered harm."

A former nursing assistant suspected of providing drugs to a Porsche driver arrested for driving under the influence of drugs appeared at the Seoul Western District Court last March for a pre-arrest interrogation (warrant hearing). Photo by Yonhap News Agency

Both Shin and her lawyer admitted to all the charges but appealed for leniency. In her final statement, Shin said, "I was struggling with financial hardship and succumbed to a sweet temptation," adding, "As a parent, I am deeply ashamed and profoundly remorseful." She continued, "My mother, who has not yet recovered from surgery, is caring for my daughter and waiting for my release. If you grant me one last chance for leniency, I promise to live right and diligently."

Shin was indicted on charges of diverting and selling propofol and ketamine to the Porsche driver, identified as Hwang, 13 times between January 19 and February 25 while working at a hospital in Seocho-gu, Seoul.

On February 25, Hwang crashed his Porsche at Banpo Bridge while under the influence of drugs.

The sentencing hearing for Shin is scheduled to be held on August 13.

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