Ko Wen-je's second trial may overturn the verdict; prosecutors appeal and convict Xiao Shen of 1500. Xiao Shen's smile confirms Ko Wen-je received a 2.1 million NTD bribe; judge says there was a quid pro quo relationship. Reporter Wang Yi-qi, Dai Wei-chen. News Link: Lawyer Li Yu-sheng of Fuda Law Firm stated that regarding the 1500 NTD issue, the prosecution can still investigate and find evidence. If the actual flow of funds can be traced, whether it's a cold wallet or an overseas account, the fund's trajectory is irrefutable evidence. Second, they can seek witnesses, making breakthroughs with involved middlemen or accountants, persuading them to become witnesses for the prosecution. Third, they can use situational evidence, cross-referencing the timelines of the accounting records with the official documents regarding the Jinhua Province's lenient housing reward program, which may piece together a quid pro quo relationship for the bribe. These are all directions the prosecution can explore in the future. How should one respond to corruption charges against a public official…

Former President of the Disciplinary Court, Li Bodao, was dismissed and suspended from office for one year for alleged sexual harassment. (TTV News reporter Wu Routing) News Link: Former President of the Disciplinary Court, Li Bodao, was accused of sexually harassing female subordinates six times and engaging in workplace bullying. The Disciplinary Court today (26th) ruled to dismiss him and suspend him from his position for one year, barring him from holding any government job. The panel of judges believed that Li Bodao abused his power as president to sexually harass and bully subordinates, severely damaging their personal dignity and working environment. Furthermore, he will be barred from serving as a judge or lawyer in the future, and his retirement pension and pension will be significantly reduced. Lawyer Xu Wanwei of Fidelity Law Firm stated that the Disciplinary Court today ruled to dismiss Li Bodao from office in connection with the sexual harassment and workplace bullying case. The judges believed that Li Bodao, as the former president of the Disciplinary Court, repeatedly used his position of power to engage in physical contact and verbal sexual harassment of subordinates…

Sanlih News reporter Hsu Hsiang-yun's news link: On the day of Ko Wen-je's landmark verdict, which garnered nationwide attention, a large number of media and concerned citizens gathered outside the court. Regarding this significant case, Attorney Li Yu-sheng of Fidelity Law Firm was invited to provide live coverage from the courthouse and various news media outlets, offering an objective and professional analysis of the legal core behind the verdict. In the interview, Attorney Li clearly pointed out that the biggest legal battleground in this case lies in the definition of "bribery" under the Anti-Corruption Act. According to Article 6, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 4 of the Act, the objective and subjective elements constituting the crime of seeking personal gain are very strict. It requires that a public official, in matters under their supervision or management, "knowingly violates the law" and "directly or indirectly seeks illegal benefits for themselves or other private individuals, thereby obtaining…

News link from FTV News Social Center: The first-instance verdict in the Ko Wen-je case was announced at 2:30 PM on the 26th. A weekly magazine reporter estimated that Ko Wen-je would be sentenced to 15 years, Ying Hsiao-wei to 12 years, Li Wen-tsung (his chief accountant) to 8 years, and Shen Ching-ching to 8 years. Peng Chen-sheng, who pleaded guilty, received a 2-year suspended sentence. Shen Ching-ching issued a scathing critique, stating that the weekly magazine's attacks on him and his group were clearly intended to threaten the court into imposing a heavy sentence, otherwise, the next step would be to attack the judge. Legal professionals analyzed the charges based on the crimes and penalties. Hsu Wan-wei, a lawyer at Fidelity Law Firm, stated, "In the Jinghua City case, Shen Ching-ching may be involved in bribery for breach of duty, with a maximum penalty of 7 years imprisonment. Misappropriating funds from China Petrochemical Corporation to pay Jinghua City Company may constitute a special breach of trust under the Securities and Exchange Act. Since the amount exceeds NT$100 million, the statutory penalty…"

News and Video Source: Case Background and Legal Controversy - Star Actor Hsieh Chen-ting "Branded Knife to Threaten Ex-Girlfriend," Faces Multiple Lawsuits and Failure to Appear in Court, Will Be Wanted | FTV News Reporter Huang Kuo-cheng Hsieh Chen-ting, a singer who won the Golden Melody Award for Best New Artist, may become a wanted criminal! Two years ago, Hsieh Chen-ting had an argument with his ex-girlfriend and allegedly brandished a knife in the community. He was subsequently accused of threatening her with a knife and even publicly revealing his account via live stream. He was prosecuted according to law, but because he repeatedly failed to appear in court, the court determined that he was suspected of absconding. The initial bail of NT$50,000 was forfeited, and an arrest warrant will be issued soon. A criminal lawyer from Fidelity Law Firm stated that Hsieh Chen-ting is involved in domestic violence and personal data protection cases. He was previously released on bail of NT$50,000, but failed to appear in court without cause after being legally summoned. Arrest and search efforts were unsuccessful, and the court determined that the defendant intentionally absconded…