Legal Troubles: Areum From T-ara Faces Child Abuse Allegations Alongside Mother

According to a report by Dispatch on June 3, Lee Areum , a former member of T-ara , has been charged with child abuse , while her mother faces charges of child abduction. The prosecution has issued a ban preventing them from approaching their children until July 21.

The saga began when Areum accused her ex-husband, Mr. A, of child abuse. She claimed he mistreated their five-year-old child, even alleging horrifying acts like throwing an infant from a bed and using the children as outlets for his anger, including distressing claims of urinating and defecating on their faces. However, investigations didn't find evidence supporting her accusations.

On May 8, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office dismissed the case against Mr. A, citing insufficient evidence and concerns about the credibility of the children’s testimonies, which experts suspected could have been influenced by Areum.

Now, Areum and her mother face their own legal troubles. They've been charged with child abuse, neglect, and child abduction by the Gwangmyeong Police Station. As a result, they've been barred from getting within 100 meters of the children’s residence and daycare.

Aside from legal woes, Areum’s personal life has been tumultuous. After divorcing Mr. A in December last year, she announced her remarriage to Mr. Seo. However, their relationship quickly soured amidst allegations of defrauding fans and acquaintances of over 40 million won. This led to their split in April, adding more drama to Areum's already tumultuous life.

(With AI Inputs)


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