The Taipei District Court on Friday handed down life sentences to the former president of Taiwan, Chen Shui-bian, and his wife Wu Shu-jen.
The court ruled that both Chen and Wu were guilty on six charges, including embezzlement and taking bribes. Chen was also fined NT$200 million, while his wife was fined NT$300 million. In addition to the life sentences, the couple was stripped of their civil rights for life.
Chen’s son, Chen Chih-chung, was sentenced to two years and six months, and received a fine of NT$150 million on money laundering charges.
Huang Jui-ching, Chen’s daughter-in-law, was sentenced to one year and eight months and also received a fine of NT$150 million on money laundering charges.
Other co-defendants, including Chen’s relatives, friends, and former aides also received prison sentences.
Chen’s lawyer, Tseng Te-rong, said he found the life sentence “rather heavy.” It was reported that Chen himself was not surprised at the court’s decision.
Chen‘s lawyers are expected to soon file an appeal.
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The court ruled that both Chen and Wu were guilty on six charges, including embezzlement and taking bribes. Chen was also fined NT$200 million, while his wife was fined NT$300 million. In addition to the life sentences, the couple was stripped of their civil rights for life.
Chen’s son, Chen Chih-chung, was sentenced to two years and six months, and received a fine of NT$150 million on money laundering charges.
Huang Jui-ching, Chen’s daughter-in-law, was sentenced to one year and eight months and also received a fine of NT$150 million on money laundering charges.
Other co-defendants, including Chen’s relatives, friends, and former aides also received prison sentences.
Chen’s lawyer, Tseng Te-rong, said he found the life sentence “rather heavy.” It was reported that Chen himself was not surprised at the court’s decision.
Chen‘s lawyers are expected to soon file an appeal.
Read the original Chinese article.
