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…

Prince Group's 9 Senior Executives Released on Bail; One Claimed He Was Going Home to Keep Turtles | FTV News Reporter Wang Yu-Chun News Link: Prince Group's transnational money laundering case has resulted in 62 indictments. A hearing was held to release the nine originally detained defendants, who resorted to various tricks to secure bail. Chen Wei-Chih, the head of the water room, even used "turtles" as a reason, claiming that "if I keep 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 Prince Group be released on bail. Attorney Li Yu-Sheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that although the nine detained defendants were suspected of serious crimes and possessed the ability to flee or remain overseas, considering the prosecution had completed its investigation and possessed sufficient evidence, the risk of collusion and destruction of evidence had been significantly reduced, therefore, they were not to be detained further…