South Korea Apologizes for Woman's Self-Defense Conviction | JQJO

South Korean prosecutors apologized to Choi Mal-ja, 78, for her 1964 conviction for biting off part of her attacker's tongue during a sexual assault. Sentenced to a suspended prison term, Ms. Choi, inspired by the #MeToo movement, fought for decades to overturn her conviction. A retrial began Wednesday with prosecutors formally apologizing and requesting the court overturn the guilty verdict. A final ruling is expected on September 10th, with anticipation of a successful appeal for Ms. Choi.