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Ko Wen-je's appeal was successful, resulting in a conviction for bribery. The judge, Li Yu-sheng, explained the elements of the bribery charge. (Note: The phrase "小沈1500" appears to be unrelated and likely refers to a separate case. It has been omitted from the translation.)

Ko Wen-je's second trial may overturn the verdict; prosecution appeals and convicts Xiao Shen of 1500. Xiao Shen's smile confirms Ko Wen-je accepted a 2.1 million NTD bribe from the judge - there was a quid pro quo relationship. Reporter Wang Yiqi, Dai Weichen. News Link: Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fuda Law Firm stated that regarding the 1500 NTD, the prosecution can still investigate and find evidence separately. 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 from involved middlemen or accountants, persuading them to become witnesses for the prosecution. Third, they can use situational evidence, comparing the time points recorded in the accounting books with the Jinhua Province's lenient bonus system…

Live Coverage of Ko Wen-je's Century-Long Verification: Fidelity Law Firm Attorney Li Yu-sheng connects live from the court to provide in-depth analysis of the key issues surrounding bribery, profiteering, misappropriation of public funds, and breach of trust.

Sanlih News reporter Hsu Hsiang-yun reports: 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 subjective and objective elements constituting the crime of seeking personal gain are very strict…

Chung Man-chi was cheated in stock trading; Nangang Deputy Director suspected of assisting in personal data investigation and debt collection; Attorney Hsu Wan-wei explains the responsibilities of civil servants who violate regulations, even accept bribes, and are involved in corruption offenses.

Chung Wen-chih, a stock market tycoon, was double-crossed; Nangang Deputy Police Chief suspected of assisting in personal data collection for debt recovery | Mirror News reporter Gong Pin-rou. News Link: The case of "Abalone Tycoon" Chung Wen-chih, who absconded after being released on bail, has an additional side to the case! Dissatisfied with being double-crossed after entrusting a friend with stock investments, he colluded with Huang Tzu-hsiang, a police officer at the Nangang Precinct, to investigate his personal data for debt recovery. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office conducted a search and questioning yesterday (5th). After questioning, they determined that Huang Tzu-hsiang was a major suspect and warranted detention, and applied to the court for his detention and incommunicado confinement. Lawyer Hsu Wan-wei of Fidelity Law Firm stated that police officers using their positions to assist in obtaining and collecting citizens' personal information may constitute a crime of data breach…

Ko Wen-je slams the Taipei District Prosecutors Office's ban on contact with 200 to 300 witnesses as harsh. Lawyer Liu Yi-ling explains the legal regulations and identification of collusion, recognizance, and bail.

Ko Wen-je slams the Taipei District Prosecutors Office's ban on contact with 200-300 witnesses as harsh. │Mirror News reporter Zhang Jinghan. News link: Ko Wen-je's courtroom appearance today (9/15) focused on whether his contact with witnesses posed a risk of collusion. The prosecution argued for Ko Wen-je to remain in custody until all witnesses had been questioned. If bail were to be granted, Ko would be barred from contact with any witnesses listed on the evidence list. However, Ko's attorney argued that the evidence list contained at least 200-300 names, some of whom were unnecessary and had already signed recognizances, and that the standards should be relaxed. Liu Yi-ling, an attorney at Fidelity Law Firm...

Ko's decision to release bail is under consideration. The Northern District Prosecutors Office must file an appeal within 10 days. Lawyers predict the prosecution may appeal. The Northern District Prosecutors Office is considering a decision to release bail in his own name. Lin Junxian refuses to give Ko a role.

The Taipei District Prosecutors' Office is considering whether Ko will post bail. The District Prosecutors' Office must file an appeal within 10 days. Lawyers predict the prosecution may appeal. The District Prosecutors' Office is currently considering a decision to post bail in his own name. Lin Junxian is not giving Ko a chance to act. (Reporters Xu Xiangyun and Zheng Xiangren) News link: The Taipei District Court has ordered Ko Wen-je to post bail for NT$70 million, with travel restrictions and the requirement to wear an electronic anklet. Upon receiving the news, his wife, Chen Pei-chi, quickly raised funds. However, Ko Wen-je stated through his appointed lawyer that he needs to carefully consider whether to post bail. The People's Party stated that they understand Ko Wen-je's determination to defend his innocence and that if Ko agrees to sign on Monday, bail will be immediately posted. Attorney Li Yu-sheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that generally...

Finally home after a year in detention, Ko Wen-je's bail was NT$70 million. | Lawyer Li Xin explains the criteria for determining detention, the procedures for bail, and electronic monitoring equipment.

Finally home after a year in detention, Ko Wen-je posted bail of NT$70 million | TVBS News Reporter Guo Ying News Link: The Taipei District Court ruled that Ko Wen-je post bail of NT$70 million, restrict his travel abroad, and wear an electronic anklet. Upon receiving the news, his wife, Chen Pei-chi, scrambled to raise funds, but Ko Wen-je stated through his appointed lawyer that he would carefully consider whether to post bail. The People's Party stated that they understand Ko Wen-je's determination to defend his innocence and that if Ko agrees to sign on Monday, bail will be immediately posted. Li Xin, an attorney at Fidelity Law Firm, stated that the judge granted Ko Wen-je bail but required him to post the bail in his own name: This is relatively rare in practice...

Ko Wen-je's NT$70 million bail: Lawyer Lin Zhiqun: Prosecutors will definitely appeal | Lawyer Liu Yiling explains the criteria for lifting detention restrictions and the appeal process

Ko Wen-je's NT$70 million bail was granted. His lawyer, Lin Zhiqun, stated: "Prosecutors will definitely appeal." [TTV News reporter Huang Yuzhen] News link: Ko Wen-je has been granted bail. The Northern District Prosecutors' Office will consider whether to appeal after receiving the ruling. However, legal experts believe prosecutors will definitely appeal, as the High Court only rejected Ko Wen-je's appeal on August 11th, finding that the grounds for detention still existed. Less than a month later, no evidence has emerged to prove the necessity for detention has ceased. However, even if the High Court revokes the bail ruling, Ko Wen-je's detention will not be extended for long, as the maximum detention period for the charges against him in the first instance is 15 months. Liu Yiling, an attorney at Fidelity Law Firm, stated...

Ke and Ying talked about Jinghua City on the phone? Zhu Yahu speculated: Ko could not refuse to answer the congressman's phone call. Lawyer Liu Yiling explained the legal issue of whether the witness's speculation can be used as evidence.

Ke and Ying talked about Jinghua City on the phone? Zhu Yahu speculates: It is impossible for Ko to refuse the call from the councilor│Mirror News reporters Gong Pinrou and Zhang Jiayu News link: The Taipei District Court held a hearing today (13th) to hear the Jinghua City case. It summoned Zhu Yahu, the former chairman of Dingyue Development, the only one who admitted to bribery, to testify again, and summoned 6 defendants including former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je, continuing the cross-examination session last Thursday (5/8). However, when Zhu Yahu faced the lawyer's questioning on how he knew that Ying Hsiao-wei and Ko Wen-je had discussed the Jinghua City case privately, he still replied that it was just speculation, but emphasized that Mayor Ko could not refuse the councilor's call. Fidelity Law Firm Liu…

Ko Wen-je's lawyer attacked Zhu Ya-hu fiercely, and was repeatedly slapped in the face for his golden sentences. He was summoned by Li Wen-zong 26 times, and Zhu Ya-hu was considered a friend. Zhu Ya-hu was not a girlfriend. The witness Zhu Ya-hu's confession testimony became a guess.

Ko Wen-je's lawyer attacked Zhu Ya-hu fiercely and was repeatedly slapped in the face for his golden sentences. He was summoned by Li Wen-chung 26 times and was considered a friend. Zhu Ya-hu was not dating a girlfriend. Zhu Ya-hu's confession testimony turned into a guess. Ko Wen-je laughed in court. | Sanli News reporters Chen Ting-ru and Zheng Xiang-ren News link: Fidelity Law Firm lawyer Li Yu-sheng said that when Zhu Ya-hu testified as a witness today, he said that he guessed that Shen Qingjing and Ko Wen-je were discussing the Jinghuacheng case. This kind of testimony technique may have been suggested by someone, but because the witness's guess is not easy to use as evidence to determine the crime, such testimony is more favorable to Ko Wen-je, but the prosecution will still compile other...

The suspect who hacked at the enemy with his eyes was released by the Taipei prosecutors' office because they were afraid that he would come to retaliate. The police arrested him in 20 minutes. The suspect paid 100,000 yuan and was free. There is no need for the Taipei prosecutors' office to detain him│Lawyer Li Yusheng explains the requirements for detention

The Northern District Prosecutors Office released the Korean student because they were afraid he would come for revenge. The police arrested him in 20 minutes. The suspect paid NT$100,000 and was free. There is no need for the Northern District Prosecutors Office to detain him. │Reporters You Tao and Meng Guohua News link: Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm said that the perpetrator went back to the car to get the weapon to attack others, and was suspected of attempted murder and public endangerment. Due to the serious nature of the crime and the possibility of repeated committing the crime, in similar cases in the past, preventive detention is usually given to avoid endangering the life and body of others. Therefore, it is relatively rare that the bail in this case was only NT$100,000. Fidelity Law Firm Line:…

Ko Wen-je’s health card is useless! The Taipei District Court ruled to extend the detention for another 2 months | Lawyer Li Yusheng explains the difference between applying for medical parole and applying to lift the detention ban

Ko Wen-je’s health card is useless! The Taipei District Court has ruled to extend his detention for another 2 months" | FTV News reporter Huang Guocheng News link: [FTV Breaking News] Social Center/Comprehensive Report Ko Wen-je was detained on suspicion of corruption. His wife Chen Pei-chi said the day before that Ko Wen-je had hematuria and kidney damage, and was trying to get bail to be released on bail. The Taipei District Court is still deliberating, but has ruled to extend Ko Wen-je's detention for two months! Ko Wen-je's detention period after transfer is about to expire on April 1. The Taipei District Court believes that Ko Wen-je is at risk of fleeing, colluding with accomplices and witnesses, and has ruled to extend his detention. People's Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang angrily criticized the ruling, saying that it damages the credibility of the judiciary and he will appeal. Fidelity Legal...

Check the orange escape! Ko should be remanded in custody. Lawyer reveals Ko didn't know she was "returning to Taiwan for dental treatment" | Lawyer Li Yusheng explains the procedures of the criminal litigation preparation court and the defendant's defense strategy

Check the orange escape! Ko should be detained again. Lawyer reveals Ko didn’t know she “returned to Taiwan for dental treatment” | CTS News reporter Lu Yixin News link: Ko Wen-je’s second detention will expire on April 1. The prosecutors argue that his personal secretary “Orange” Hsu Chih-yu is still on the run overseas and there is still a risk of collusion, so Ko Wen-je should continue to be detained. However, Ko Wen-je's lawyer made a surprising discovery. He cited the interrogation record of Xu Zhiyu's boyfriend "Lin Dingfeng" in court, saying that Orange returned to Taiwan for medical treatment due to toothache last year, and rushed back to Japan because she did not want to delay her studies. He refuted Ko Wen-je's accusation of instigating escape, and questioned the fact that the prosecutor had already obtained Orange's medical records but concealed them. In response to this, the Northern District Prosecutors Office said that Xu…