Changhua Xiushui Township Council Chairman to be Imprisoned for Assault, Prosecutors and Police Activate Anti-Escape Mechanism
Jiang Xian-zhong, Chairman of the Xiushui Township Representative Council in Changhua, Taiwan, will be imprisoned after his appeal was rejected by the Supreme Court. He was sentenced to 4 years and 6 months for assaulting three individuals with iron rods four years ago, causing severe injury to one victim. Changhua prosecutors and police have activated an anti-escape mechanism, restricting his departure from the country. The Changhua County Government will dismiss him from his position, and a by-election will be held for the chairman role.
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- 📰 Published: April 13, 2026 at 17:08
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Jiang Xian-zhong was involved in an altercation at a restaurant in July 2022, where he fired a blank gun twice and, with four friends, assaulted three people with iron rods. One victim, Mr. Zhou, suffered a ruptured left eyeball and retinal detachment, resulting in permanent vision loss. The Changhua District Court initially sentenced Jiang to 5 years, which was reduced to 4 years and 6 months on appeal. The Supreme Court upheld this sentence. Following the final verdict, Changhua prosecutors and police initiated an anti-escape protocol, including travel restrictions. Jiang Xian-zhong will be dismissed from his representative position by the Changhua County Government under Article 79 of the Local Government Act. As his term is more than halfway complete, a by-election for his representative seat is not required under Article 81. However, a by-election for the chairman position must be held within 30 days after the representative council notifies the county government. Jiang Xian-zhong stated on Facebook that he would bravely face the consequences and that his service office director, Wu Fang-yu, would continue to serve the community.