Commentator arrested for libel over evidence in Park scandal
Social affairsMay 30, 2018
A right-wing commentator was arrested on Wednesday for libel against a cable television news anchor and reporters who uncovered an influence-peddling scandal involving former President Park Geun-hye.The Seoul Central District Court issued a warrant to detain Byun Hee-jae, citing the risk that he may destroy evidence and potentially cause harm to the victims.Byun, 44, is accused of spreading false information by writing on his online media outlet and recent book that broadcaster JTBC fabricated t