Coach Sexual Assault Case Unpunished for Education Bureau Director, Lu Shiow-yen: 'Currently No Negligence Found'
Taichung prosecutors indicted a coach for alleged sexual assault and molestation of 90 minors. City councilors questioned the Education Bureau Director's lack of disciplinary action. Mayor Lu Shiow-yen stated the investigation found no negligence but promised enhanced campus safety measures.
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The Taichung District Prosecutors Office investigated a case where Mr. Song allegedly committed acts of forcible sexual assault, forcible indecent assault, and opportunistic indecent assault against individuals under 14 years old a total of 90 times between 2019 and 2024. Dozens of children were victimized, and 40 sexual images were found. He was indicted on charges of forcible indecent assault and other crimes. A third wave of indictments was recently added, increasing the number of victims. The Education Bureau's administrative investigation reported nearly 50 victims.
During a regular session of the Taichung City Council today, Democratic Progressive Party councilors Chen Shu-hua, Chen Yu-jung, Chang Chia-an, and Hsieh Chia-yi expressed dissatisfaction that the Education Bureau did not expand its investigation immediately. They argued that as the supervisory authority, the bureau failed to adequately supervise schools, failed to grasp the number of victimized children, and disregarded victims' rights to counseling and national compensation. They claimed Jiang Wei-min was clearly derelict in his duties, yet the city government intentionally shielded him. Jiang Wei-min voluntarily requested disciplinary action on February 13, 2025, but has not yet been punished.
Lu Shiow-yen stated that Jiang Wei-min had indicated in an official document that he would request disciplinary action. She immediately asked the deputy mayor to investigate whether the Education Bureau had been negligent, including whether it intervened, delayed, or covered up the matter. Currently, no delays, non-intervention, or cover-ups have been found.
Kuomintang City Councilor Lai Yi-huang believes that child abuse and sexual assault cases are frequent due to light penalties from the central government. Another Kuomintang City Councilor, Liu Shih-chou, believes that 'wolf teachers' should not return to society. Independent City Councilor Wu Pei-yun demanded that the city government ensure that high-risk individuals are prevented from entering school campuses.
Jiang Wei-min stated that personnel recruitment checks must be implemented. The bureau sends official documents to schools annually to ensure implementation, and after 2024, it requires reporting of check results. Knowledge and skill training for teachers and students on campus have also been strengthened.
Lu Shiow-yen remarked that the internet is currently abuzz, and parents are discussing whether the country's criminal laws and offense classifications are adequate to dispense justice and provide fairness to the victims. The law has its limits, and despite multiple discussions in the Legislative Yuan, the law has not yet been completed. Lu Shiow-yen believes that Mr. Song had prior related cases but was able to obtain a criminal record certificate, making his past actions disappear without a trace. She questioned whether criminal record certificates should be classified, suggesting that individuals who harm children should never have them expunged. She also urged the public to seriously consider whether the penalties for those who harm children should be increased. (Editor: Huang Ming-hsi) 1150408
During a regular session of the Taichung City Council today, Democratic Progressive Party councilors Chen Shu-hua, Chen Yu-jung, Chang Chia-an, and Hsieh Chia-yi expressed dissatisfaction that the Education Bureau did not expand its investigation immediately. They argued that as the supervisory authority, the bureau failed to adequately supervise schools, failed to grasp the number of victimized children, and disregarded victims' rights to counseling and national compensation. They claimed Jiang Wei-min was clearly derelict in his duties, yet the city government intentionally shielded him. Jiang Wei-min voluntarily requested disciplinary action on February 13, 2025, but has not yet been punished.
Lu Shiow-yen stated that Jiang Wei-min had indicated in an official document that he would request disciplinary action. She immediately asked the deputy mayor to investigate whether the Education Bureau had been negligent, including whether it intervened, delayed, or covered up the matter. Currently, no delays, non-intervention, or cover-ups have been found.
Kuomintang City Councilor Lai Yi-huang believes that child abuse and sexual assault cases are frequent due to light penalties from the central government. Another Kuomintang City Councilor, Liu Shih-chou, believes that 'wolf teachers' should not return to society. Independent City Councilor Wu Pei-yun demanded that the city government ensure that high-risk individuals are prevented from entering school campuses.
Jiang Wei-min stated that personnel recruitment checks must be implemented. The bureau sends official documents to schools annually to ensure implementation, and after 2024, it requires reporting of check results. Knowledge and skill training for teachers and students on campus have also been strengthened.
Lu Shiow-yen remarked that the internet is currently abuzz, and parents are discussing whether the country's criminal laws and offense classifications are adequate to dispense justice and provide fairness to the victims. The law has its limits, and despite multiple discussions in the Legislative Yuan, the law has not yet been completed. Lu Shiow-yen believes that Mr. Song had prior related cases but was able to obtain a criminal record certificate, making his past actions disappear without a trace. She questioned whether criminal record certificates should be classified, suggesting that individuals who harm children should never have them expunged. She also urged the public to seriously consider whether the penalties for those who harm children should be increased. (Editor: Huang Ming-hsi) 1150408