South Korean court acquits former Seoul police chief Kim Kwang-ho of negligence in 2022 Halloween crowd crush.
A South Korean court acquitted former Seoul police chief Kim Kwang-ho and two officers of negligence related to a 2022 Halloween crowd crush that killed 159 people. The court found insufficient evidence linking Kim's actions to the fatalities. This decision has sparked outrage among victims' families who feel high-level officials are not being held accountable. In contrast, a lower-ranking police chief was sentenced to three years for his role in the incident.
October 17, 2024
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