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Korean Air heiress appeals in 'nut rage' case
The daughter of Korean Airâs chairman appealed Friday against her conviction for violating aviation safety law during a ânut rageâ incident that invited international ridicule
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he daughter of Korean Air's chairman appealed Friday against her conviction for violating aviation safety law during a 'nut rage' incident that invited international ridicule.
Cho Hyun-ah, a former executive vice president of the airline, was handed a one-year jail term on Thursday, after being found guilty of safety breaches and assaulting cabin staff.
Cho had insisted on expelling the chief purser from the plane after taking exception to being served macadamia nuts in a bag, rather than a bowl.
Her defense team said Friday it believed the district court in Seoul had misinterpreted the aviation law in reaching its guilty verdict.
'The appeal was sent today to the high court, calling for the reexamination of her conviction and jail term,' one of Cho's lawyers told AFP on condition of anonymity. ' AFP
