Ex-president Park cites ache in toe to skip court hearing

By 임장원 Posted : July 11, 2017, 11:15 Updated : July 11, 2017, 11:15

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South Korea's jailed ex-president Park Geun-hye skipped a court hearing due to an ache in the fourth toe on her left foot for a second consecutive day, effectively delaying a legal battle over her alleged role in a corruption scandal.

A criminal court in Seoul went ahead with its hearing Tuesday with Park's absence. It was her second non-appearance for cross-examination this week due to pain in her toe. Prosecutors said Park showed no other health problems.

Since the first hearing was held on May 23, Park has denied charges of bribery, abuse of authority, coercion and leaking government secrets. She was ousted after the constitutional court upheld her impeachment on March 10, accusing her of betraying the confidence of voters.

Park, 65, was indicted for abusing her status and power to coerce businessmen to donate money to nonprofit foundations controlled by her crony, Choi Soon-sil, in return for business favors.

Lim Chang-won = cwlim34@ajunews.com
 
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