Yoo appeared in court wearing a light blue prison uniform, a stark contrast to his usual public image.
Some of the doctors administering the propofol were aware of his prior treatments at other hospitals.
The allegations that Yoo leveraged his status to silence people or avoid court summons are unsubstantiated,they argued.
They also denied accusations that Yoo threatened or coerced witnesses to leave the country.
The defense stated,The prosecution is making excessive claims that Yoo obstructed investigations or tampered with evidence.
The defense also noted that Yoos insomnia, compounded by depression, contributed to his decisions.
They emphasized that the penalties Yoo faces are disproportionately severe compared to those faced by ordinary individuals.
He must live with this burden,they said.
Yoos father passed away on August 8th.
He was sentenced to one year in prison in his first trial.
Mr. Choi, a co-defendant, received an eight-month sentence with a two-year suspended sentence.
Yoos team also appealed the verdict.
The next hearing is scheduled for November 28th.
