A Dramatic Interlude at the Core Pacific City Court Hearing: Changhua County Councilor Vigorously Rubs Ko Wen-je's Face | Mirror News Reporters Chang Ching-han and Hu Ke-chiang News Link: The Taipei District Court is hearing the Core Pacific City corruption case. Today (the 18th), the fourth day of oral arguments took place. Former Taiwan People's Party Chairman Ko Wen-je appeared at the court early this morning with a smile. Among the large group of supporters was Changhua County Councilor Chang Hsueh-ju, who had traveled from Taipei specifically to show her support. Besides giving him a big hug, she also vigorously rubbed Ko Wen-je's face. Meanwhile, Shen Ching-ching was also asked about his first post on Facebook the previous night. He sighed, expressing the helplessness of life. Lawyer Lee Yu-sheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that Shen Ching-ching's post on social media was primarily intended to guide public opinion and gain the approval of the public and some supporters through non-judicial means. However, the Core Pacific City case now…

In an unprecedented move, the court granted the request to summon 720 witnesses in a money laundering case. The case involves NT$2.3 billion in money laundering by the main suspect, Shih Chi-jen. Fourteen people, including the main suspect, have been indicted. The main suspect's defense lawyer questioned the admissibility of police interrogation records from victims, and in an unprecedented move, requested 1,544 victims to testify. The court filtered half of these, ultimately granting the rare permission for 720 witnesses to appear in court. The trial is scheduled for nine days from January to April next year, with eighty witnesses appearing at each hearing. Attorney Li Hsin of Fidelity Law Firm stated that this case involves the Money Laundering Prevention Act. While defense lawyers or prosecutors can summon a majority of witnesses to court in criminal trials, the court also considers whether each summoned witness is truly necessary…

Dramatic Reversal! Ko Hung-an's Corruption Charges Overturned, Sentenced to 6 Months in Second Trial | TVBS News Reporter Yan Shengfen News Links: Related News: Related News: Related News: Related News: Ko Hung-an, involved in fraudulent assistant fee case, was sentenced to 7 years in prison for corruption in the first trial…

A major reversal in Gao Hongan's assistant fee case! The second instance verdict was reduced to 6 months, commutable to a fine; the embezzlement charge was dropped; conditions for reinstatement are met. Gao Hongan: I will return to the mayoral position as soon as possible. | Reporters You Tao and Zheng Xiangren News Links: Related News: Related News: Related News: Related News:…

Dramatic Reversal! Kao Hung-an's Corruption Charges Dropped; "Reinstatement Process to be Completed Immediately" | ETtoday News Reporters Tsai Yu-shan, Chen Ming-sheng, Wang Yi-hsuan News Links: Related News: Related News: Related News: Related News: Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an, Fraudulently Obtained Assistant Fees…

Taipei District Prosecutors Office Launches Investigation into Paparazzi Case! Five Search Warrant Applications Rejected. The investigation into the paparazzi case has hit a roadblock! Taipei District Prosecutors Office's search warrant applications have failed five times. | Sanlih News Reporter Yu Tao, Zheng Xiangren. News Link: Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that applying for a search warrant requires concrete facts proving someone committed a crime, and there must be a necessity for the search, meaning there is evidence that may have been concealed, altered, or destroyed. In this case, the prosecutor has not fully explained these reasons, so the search warrant application may be rejected. Fidelity Law Firm Line:…