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Police are waiting for a taxi driver to submit a medical report as they consider whether to recommend reckless driving charges for former President Moon Jae-in’s daughter, who is suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol when she hit the taxi with her car on October 5.
Speaking to reporters on Monday, a high-ranking official at the National Police Agency said Moon Da-hye could face charges under the Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents and the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes, depending on the results of a comprehensive assessment.
If convicted of negligence causing injury under the Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents, she could face up to five years in prison or a fine of up to 20 million won, or around 15-thousand U.S. dollars.
The cab driver was questioned Wednesday, said the official, but has yet to submit a medical report.
The official said talks are underway to set a date to question the former president’s daughter.