Lee Im-jae, former chief of Yongsan Police Station in Seoul, who was handed over to trial on charges of poor response to the Itaewon disaster, appealed against the first trial's ruling, which sentenced him to three years in prison.
The Seoul Western District Court said today (4th) that former Chief Lee, who was charged with professional manslaughter and other charges, submitted an appeal.
Earlier on the 30th of last month, the first trial court explained the reason for the sentencing, saying that former Chief Lee neglected to prepare for safety with a complacent perception, resulting in the terrible result of the Itaewon disaster.
However, he was acquitted of charges such as writing false official documents, exercising false official documents, and perjury.
Song Byung-joo, former head of the 112 situation room at Yongsan Police Station, who was indicted and sentenced to two years in prison along with former chief Lee, also submitted an appeal today (4th).
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