The police have dismissed a complaint against Ahn Gyu-ryeong, who allegedly attempted to seize a gun from military personnel during the December 3 martial law situation.
The Seoul Yeongdeungpo Police announced that they dismissed a complaint filed against Ahn Gyu-ryeong, a Blue House deputy spokesperson, by YouTuber Jeon Han-gil and Kim Hyun-tae, a former commander of the army's special operations forces. The complaint alleged that Ahn attempted to seize a firearm from troops during the military's operation in the National Assembly during the martial law of December 3. The police stated that the dismissal was due to the complaint failing to meet the formal requirements, which meant that it did not require an examination of its substance. This decision indicates a clear rejection of the allegations made against Ahn.
The complaint from Jeon and Kim included serious accusations such as attempted robbery of military goods and obstruction of public officials' duties. However, Ahn's legal representation has vehemently denied these claims, asserting that there was no intentional effort to seize a firearm. They argue instead that Ahn was responding to physical force used by military personnel, who allegedly grabbed Ahn's arm and threatened him with their weapons first. Ahn's camp views the complaint as an attempt to malign her character and suggests that they might pursue legal action for defamation and false accusation.
Furthermore, background context reveals that Ahn previously filed a defamation lawsuit against Kim Hyun-tae for his statements about the incident during a court hearing related to former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun. This ongoing legal battle reflects the charged political atmosphere surrounding the martial law declaration and its aftermath, as public sentiments and legal disputes continue to intertwine with issues of accountability and truth regarding actions taken during a time of national emergency.
