At the final trial regarding the progamer match fixing scandal, the prosecutor requested harsh prison sentences for the accused during their final statements:
Broker, Mr. Park: 2 years Progamer, Mr. Won (Justin): 2 years, 3,000,000 won in additional fines Progamer, Mr. Ma (Savior): 18 months Soccer player, Mr. Jung: 18 months Bank worker, Mr. Park: 1 year Ex-progamer, Mr. Jung (who?): 1 year Ex-progamer, Mr. Choi (who?): 1 year Mr. Lee: 1 year
The prosecutors claimed "We regret that the accused did not understand their responsibility as public figures when they participated in match-fixing through e-sports. For this, we conclude that they must serve out the appropriate sentences."
During their final statements, Savior claimed he was half-forced into the match fixing, and expressed his regrets while apologizing to fans of e-sports. He stated his plans to continue his education by going to college in the future.
Justin emphasized that he was coerced into the match fixing, and expressed his regret as well. He has applied for the marines, and awaits military service.
Wow this is big than for map hacking no seriously Savior going to jail ? crazy, banned from esport, full disgrace from people for life and big debt from justice is enough i think.
On August 20 2010 22:58 JWD wrote: 18 months jail time? For illegal betting? Wow Koreans have different notions of justice than Americans. That seems impossibly harsh to me.
Illegal betting problem is huge in Korea, so the prosecutors tend to suggest harsh sentences.
On August 20 2010 22:49 Rodiel wrote: Wow this is big than for map hacking no seriously Savior going to jail ? crazy, banned from esport, full disgrace from people for life and big debt from justice is enough i think.
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On August 20 2010 18:53 DoctorHelvetica wrote: This feels really harsh to me. I was never that upset about the match-fixing. Disappointed, but I would never dream of jail time for it.
Savior was half forced by who? I don't know why, but I really wasn't expecting any jail time. I just thought it would have been a hefty fine and that would be that. I guess I have to look pass just the Starcraft factor, they were doing something illegal so...
These guys are still kids despite their age, actually more like teenagers. imo 2 years is too harsh, it's bad enough they were banned from pro-gaming for life. A year or 8 months is long enough.
EPT
