The spokesman said Ahn's first hearing is expected next month. A second woman had come forward shortly after Kim's interview but prosecutors said her case will be excluded due to lack of evidence.Ahn will not be physically detained as the court has denied the prosecutors' demand for an arrest warrant. It has been an astonishing fall from grace for Ahn, who enjoyed huge popularity among young, liberal voters thanks to his wholesome image and good looks. Ahn came second to Moon in the contest for the ruling Democratic Party's presidential nomination last year and was seen as a favourite for the next elections. But Seo Ji-Hyeon, a prosecutor, in January made the rare move of appearing on live TV to talk about sex abuse by her superior.Her interview opened a floodgate of similar revelations by women who accused figures including politicians, actors and film directors.

Source: dna April 11, 2018 10:52 UTC