Man assaulted woman in Hanoi apartment, sentenced to 6 months in prison, causing outrage

Dang Chi Thanh, 31 years old, residing in Bach Mai Ward, Hanoi, has just been sentenced to 6 months in prison and compensated more than 50 million VND by the People's Court of Region 2 after assaulting a woman in the lobby of the apartment in front of many children. The incident caused public outrage.

A case that shocked public opinion has just ended with a strict sentence for Dang Chi Thanh, a 31-year-old man living in Bach Mai ward, Hanoi. After many days of trial, the People's Court of Region 2 sentenced Thanh to 6 months in prison and forced to pay compensation of more than 51 million VND to the victim. The act of assaulting women in the lobby of the apartment, in front of many young children, not only caused outrage in the community but also became a wake-up call about how to behave in urban life.

According to the indictment, the incident originated from a small conflict between Thanh's child and the child of a woman in the same apartment. Thanh's wife asked the other woman to apologize but was not met, leading to stress. Five days later, when they met by chance, Thanh rushed to slap, punch and kick his neighbor repeatedly at the elevator area, accompanied by hooliganism and threatening words. The entire act was recorded by the camera and spread rapidly on social networks, causing public outrage.

At the trial, Thanh admitted his wrongdoing, saying that he lost his temper because he was insulted and because he loved his wife and children. The defendant also apologized to the victim's family and the community, and hoped to return soon to take care of his pregnant wife and treat depression. However, the Judicial Council said that Thanh's behavior was dangerous to society, seriously affecting public order, and it was necessary to isolate the defendant from society for a period of time to deter.

Notably, the representative of the victim's family confirmed that there was no previous conflict and that their child did not hit Thanh's child as testified. This makes the public question the defendant's temper and lack of control. The fact that a man chooses to deal with violence, especially in front of young children, has left an ugly and traumatic image for those who witness it.

Legal experts emphasized that Thanh's behavior constitutes the crime of "Disturbing public order" according to Clause 1, Article 318 of the Criminal Code. This is a reminder that any act of violence, even if it stems from a minor conflict, can lead to serious legal consequences. In the context of society's increasing concern for public safety, it is necessary to strictly handle cases like this to maintain order and protect the interests of the people.

On social networks, many comments expressed outrage at Thanh's actions, saying that a 6-month prison sentence was necessary but still light compared to the danger of the behavior. Others see this as an expensive lesson for those who easily lose control in their daily lives. Regardless of the angle, the incident has become the focus of discussion, reflecting the community's interest in the issue of violence in the apartment environment – which should be a safe space for all families.

The sentence for Dang Chi Thanh is not only a personal punishment but also a strong message: violence is never the solution. In modern society, restraint and dialogue are the ways to resolve conflicts. This is also a reminder for all of us about the responsibility to preserve a civilized, safe and humane living environment.

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