Samsung leader Lee pleads guilty to unlawful use of sedative
Staff at a clinic where Lee received the sedative, who are being tried separately, have denied wrongdoing.
Tue Oct 12 2021
Samsung leader Jay Y. Lee attends trial amid calls for pardon
Lee made his first public appearance since being jailed in January, as he attended court to face charges of fraud and stock manipulation.
Thu Apr 22 2021
Samsung leader Jay Y. Lee given five-year jail sentence for bribery
Lee had paid bribes in anticipation of favors from then president Park Geun-hye, according to a landmark ruling by a Seoul court, which also found him guilty of hiding assets abroad.
Fri Aug 25 2017
Samsung leader quizzed for over 22 hours in South Korea corruption scandal
Jay Y. Lee left the South Korean special prosecutor's office early on Friday, more than 22 hours after arriving for questioning on bribery suspicions.
Fri Jan 13 2017
Samsung leader named a suspect in South Korea political probe
A South Korean special prosecutor's office will question Samsung Group leader Jay Y. Lee as a suspect in a widening influence-peddling scandal that may force President Park Geun-hye from office.
Wed Jan 11 2017