Corruption Case Against Yen Kuan-heng Remanded by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has revoked the second-instance conviction of KMT legislator Yen Kuan-heng in a corruption case and remanded it for retrial. Yen expressed gratitude for the judicial review and maintains his innocence.
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The Supreme Court today revoked the second-instance verdict against KMT legislator Yen Kuan-heng, who was previously sentenced to 7 years and 10 months for corruption involving assistant fees, and remanded the case to the Taichung High Court for retrial. Yen issued a statement expressing respect for the decision and gratitude that the judiciary is willing to re-examine the case's points of contention. He argued that the investigation was politically motivated and that he has evidence of his innocence that was previously ignored. Yen stated that the remand proves the original verdict was questionable and provides an opportunity to restore the truth.
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