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South Korea prosecutors seek 12-year jail term for Samsung scion Jay Y Lee
South Korean prosecutors on Monday sought a 12-year jail term for Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Jay Y Lee, over charges including allegedly bribing ex-President Park Geun-hye for government support to cement Lee's control of Samsung Group.
Published : 7 August 2017, 06:16 AM
Updated : 7 August 2017, 06:16 AM
Lee, 49, has been in detention since February, and on trial for charges including bribery and embezzlement as part of a scandal that led to Park's ouster. Lee has denied wrongdoing.
The lower court ruling is expected by Aug 27, when Lee's current detention period ends.
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