The case of Gao Hong'an's assistant has taken a dramatic turn! The second instance verdict was reduced to 6 months, which can be commuted to a fine. The embezzlement charges were revoked, and Gao Hong'an is eligible for reinstatement. She stated that she will return to her position as mayor as soon as possible.

The case of Gao Hong'an's assistant has taken a dramatic turn! The second instance verdict was reduced to 6 months, which can be commuted to a fine. The embezzlement charge was revoked, and Gao Hong'an is eligible for reinstatement. Gao Hong'an: I will return to the position of mayor as soon as possible. | Reporters You Tao and Zheng Xiangren

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Attorney Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that, according to the Local Government Act, Kao Hung-an, as an elected local mayor, was legally required to "suspend his duties" when convicted in the first instance of the Anti-Corruption Act. However, Kao Hung-an has now been acquitted on the corruption charges in the second instance. Since his term as mayor has not yet expired, he has the right to apply to the Ministry of the Interior to reinstate him as mayor.

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