Pastor Hyun-bo Son’s wife, children, and grandchildren eagerly waited for his first court hearing, nearly two months after his arrest in September. They were joined by elders and members of his church, hoping for a favorable outcome.
Authorities took him into custody, reportedly on minor election-law charges. They have kept him in jail, claiming he’s a flight risk and could destroy evidence.
His legal counsel, Tae-Kyu Kim, says the charge of violating election law is minor. Plus, he argues Pastor Son had a right to interview a candidate during a church service, which didn’t break the law.
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