"Feeling Relieved"… 'Animal Farm' Trainer Lee Chanjong Cleared of Sexual Harassment Charges After 4 Years and 5 Months

Lee Chanjong: "It Was Hard to See My Family Suffer"
Wife: "We Never Had Any Doubts"

Renowned dog trainer Lee Chanjong was acquitted again on sexual harassment charges in his appellate trial.

On July 19, Lee spoke through the YouTube channel 'Animal Farm Uncle Lee Chanjong x Han Jaewoong's Jaekkichan' about his state of mind before the appeals verdict and shared the outcome of the trial.

On his way to court before the trial, Lee said, "I don't know what the result will be, but I hope my innocence will be proven, and I want confirmation that truth exists in the world." He added, "What was most difficult was not the thought of being unable to prove my innocence, but seeing my family struggle." He continued, "It was extremely hard for me to see my family suffer because of the false accusations against me."

YouTube 'Animal Farm Uncle Lee Chanjong x Han Jaewoong’s Jakkichan'

After the trial, he stated, "The appellate court also dismissed the prosecutor's appeal. I was found not guilty on all charges," and added, "I suffered so much during the four years and five months, but now I feel relieved."

Outside the courthouse, his wife and daughter greeted him. His wife expressed unwavering trust, saying, "We never had any doubts." Lee said, "If the truth had not been revealed, it would have been hard for me to go on living," and added, "When the incident occurred, my family was the first thing I thought of, and I was able to persevere thanks to their unwavering belief and support."

Meanwhile, Lee had become well known through appearances on various programs, including SBS's 'TV Animal Farm.' However, after being accused in 2022 by assistant trainer A of forcible molestation, he stepped down from all broadcasts he was appearing on. A claimed that for about eight months, from July 2021 to February 2022, she was subjected to habitual sexual harassment and forcible molestation by Lee at filming locations in local regions. In response, Lee's side has consistently denied the accusations and is reported to have countersued A for false accusation.

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