17 Life Sentencers to be Released, Minister of Justice Rushes to Combat the Situation | TVBS News Reporter Yan Shengfen News Link: During the party caucus's discussion of the draft amendment to the Criminal Code Enforcement Act, Minister of Justice Cheng Ming-chien stated that part of the amendment is to address the Constitutional Court's ruling that "after the revocation of parole for life imprisonment, a uniform term of 20 or 25 years will be imposed regardless of the reason or severity of the circumstances" is unconstitutional. Furthermore, the provision automatically expires two years after the constitutional interpretation, and this period is about to expire. Therefore, it is feared that 17 life sentence holders whose parole has been revoked will be released on the 14th. The Ministry of Justice has also responded to this matter. Lawyer Li Yu-sheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that although the Ministry of Justice indicated that it would handle the matter according to the principle of proportionality when the old law automatically expired on March 14th, and might not necessarily release these prisoners, since there is no legal basis for this, if…

A habitual groper on the MRT has been indicted! Two victims refused mediation and the case has been transferred to the Taipei District Court. (CTS News reporter Tsai Chih-min) News Link: Last September, a habitual groper appeared in MRT stations and major shopping districts in Taipei and New Taipei City. He specifically targeted fashionably dressed young women, following them and groping their breasts. He committed at least five such incidents. In two cases, one at Yulon City in Xindian District and the other in the Xinyi District department store area, the victims refused mediation. After the Taipei District Prosecutors Office concluded its investigation, it indicted the suspect, surnamed Lin. It is understood that during questioning, the suspect claimed the victims were his wives, clearly lying and showing no remorse. The case will be heard by the Taipei District Court. Lawyer Li Yu-sheng of Fuda Law Firm stated that the suspect repeatedly groped others in public places, constituting the crime of sexual harassment, with a statutory penalty of up to two years imprisonment, detention, or a fine of up to NT$100,000…

Prince Group Indicted for Transnational Money Laundering; 62 People Charged by Taipei District Prosecutors Office; 13 Companies Seeking Heavy Sentences | CTS News Reporter Zhao Ruoping News Link: The Prince Group is accused of transnational money laundering. Prosecutors have indicted 62 people and held a detention hearing. The nine defendants originally detained tried various tricks to secure bail. Chen Weizhi, the head of the money laundering operation, even used the excuse of "keeping turtles at home, my wife won't take care of them," leaving the judge speechless. However, considering the prosecution's sufficient evidence, the court ultimately ruled that all nine senior executives of the Prince Group be released on bail. Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that although the nine detained defendants are suspected of serious crimes and have the ability to flee or remain overseas, considering the prosecution has completed its investigation and obtained sufficient evidence, the risk of collusion and destruction of evidence has been greatly reduced, therefore, they were not detained further…

"Beheading Lai Ching-te!" Gym Owner Chen Chih-han Demands President Appear in Court | Mirror News Reporter Kung Pin-jou News Link: Gym Owner Chen Chih-han, a popular internet celebrity, threatened to behead Lai Ching-te during a live stream last year. This statement led to his indictment by the New Taipei District Prosecutors Office on charges of intimidation endangering public safety and intimidation of the public. Today (March 6th), his first court appearance since the indictment, saw Gym Owner plead not guilty. After the hearing, he further stated that he would demand Lai Ching-te appear in court, as this was a matter between the two of them. Attorney Hsu Wan-wei of Fidelity Law Firm stated that the president is the head of state elected by the people, and the president's safety and social stability are closely related to the public interest. Gym Owner's statement about beheading the president is clearly related to public affairs and may therefore constitute the crimes of intimidation of the public and intimidation endangering public safety. Gym Owner's defense is legally sound…