Changhua Xiushui Township Council Chairman Sentenced to Prison for Assault, Prosecutors and Police Activate Escape Prevention Mechanism
Changhua Xiushui Township Council Chairman Chiang Hsien-chung has been sentenced to 4 years and 6 months in prison for assault, with the Supreme Court rejecting his appeal. Prosecutors and police have activated an escape prevention mechanism, and Chiang will be dismissed from his position by the county government.
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- 📰 Published: April 13, 2026 at 17:08
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsiao Po-yang, Changhua County, April 13) Changhua Xiushui Township Council Chairman Chiang Hsien-chung, who assaulted three people with iron rods four years ago with four friends, had his sentence reduced to 4 years and 6 months in the second trial, and the Supreme Court rejected his appeal, making the verdict final. Changhua prosecutors and police have activated an escape prevention mechanism, and Chiang Hsien-chung will be dismissed from his position by the county government, with the chairman's position awaiting a by-election.
According to the first-instance judgment by the Changhua District Court, Chiang Hsien-chung, while attending a gathering at a snack bar one evening in July 2022, had an altercation with three individuals surnamed Chou, Hsu, and Pan. Chiang Hsien-chung fired a blank gun twice at the ceiling and called four friends to beat the three individuals with iron rods and sticks, resulting in Chou suffering a ruptured left eyeball, retinal detachment, and irreversible vision loss.
The Changhua District Court's first-instance judgment sentenced Chiang Hsien-chung to 5 years in prison for joint serious injury. The second-instance judgment reduced the sentence to 4 years and 6 months. The Supreme Court recently rejected the appeal, making the case final. Chiang Hsien-chung must go to prison, and the Supreme Court notified prosecutors to activate an escape prevention mechanism.
The Changhua District Prosecutors Office stated today that it received notification earlier and has activated the escape prevention mechanism. Chiang Hsien-chung is restricted from leaving the country by land or sea. Prosecutors and police have confirmed Chiang Hsien-chung is in Taiwan and currently shows no signs of attempting to escape. They continue to monitor his movements. After settling his personal affairs, Chiang Hsien-chung will report to the Changhua District Prosecutors Office's enforcement division for imprisonment soon.
The Changhua County Government's Civil Affairs Department told a Central News Agency reporter that Chiang Hsien-chung is a township representative. According to Article 79 of the Local Government Act, the county government will dismiss him from his official duties and notify the Xiushui Township Council. This will be executed after the county government receives the court's judgment. Since Chiang Hsien-chung's term has passed more than half, a by-election is not required for the representative position according to Article 81 of the Local Government Act. However, the vacant chairman position will require a by-election within 30 days after the representative council reports to the county government for record.
Chiang Hsien-chung posted on Facebook early this morning, stating that he always told himself to bravely face and calmly bear the consequences, and now it's time to bid farewell. He also said that he is most reluctant to leave this land he loves and the villagers, relatives, and friends who have always supported him without complaint. In the future, his most trusted and diligent service director, Wu Fang-yu, will continue to work hard for the villagers. (Editor: Huang Ming-hsi) 2026-04-13
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsiao Po-yang, Changhua County, April 13) Changhua Xiushui Township Council Chairman Chiang Hsien-chung, who assaulted three people with iron rods four years ago with four friends, had his sentence reduced to 4 years and 6 months in the second trial, and the Supreme Court rejected his appeal, making the verdict final. Changhua prosecutors and police have activated an escape prevention mechanism, and Chiang Hsien-chung will be dismissed from his position by the county government, with the chairman's position awaiting a by-election.
According to the first-instance judgment by the Changhua District Court, Chiang Hsien-chung, while attending a gathering at a snack bar one evening in July 2022, had an altercation with three individuals surnamed Chou, Hsu, and Pan. Chiang Hsien-chung fired a blank gun twice at the ceiling and called four friends to beat the three individuals with iron rods and sticks, resulting in Chou suffering a ruptured left eyeball, retinal detachment, and irreversible vision loss.
The Changhua District Court's first-instance judgment sentenced Chiang Hsien-chung to 5 years in prison for joint serious injury. The second-instance judgment reduced the sentence to 4 years and 6 months. The Supreme Court recently rejected the appeal, making the case final. Chiang Hsien-chung must go to prison, and the Supreme Court notified prosecutors to activate an escape prevention mechanism.
The Changhua District Prosecutors Office stated today that it received notification earlier and has activated the escape prevention mechanism. Chiang Hsien-chung is restricted from leaving the country by land or sea. Prosecutors and police have confirmed Chiang Hsien-chung is in Taiwan and currently shows no signs of attempting to escape. They continue to monitor his movements. After settling his personal affairs, Chiang Hsien-chung will report to the Changhua District Prosecutors Office's enforcement division for imprisonment soon.
The Changhua County Government's Civil Affairs Department told a Central News Agency reporter that Chiang Hsien-chung is a township representative. According to Article 79 of the Local Government Act, the county government will dismiss him from his official duties and notify the Xiushui Township Council. This will be executed after the county government receives the court's judgment. Since Chiang Hsien-chung's term has passed more than half, a by-election is not required for the representative position according to Article 81 of the Local Government Act. However, the vacant chairman position will require a by-election within 30 days after the representative council reports to the county government for record.
Chiang Hsien-chung posted on Facebook early this morning, stating that he always told himself to bravely face and calmly bear the consequences, and now it's time to bid farewell. He also said that he is most reluctant to leave this land he loves and the villagers, relatives, and friends who have always supported him without complaint. In the future, his most trusted and diligent service director, Wu Fang-yu, will continue to work hard for the villagers. (Editor: Huang Ming-hsi) 2026-04-13
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FAQ
Why is Chiang Hsien-chung going to prison?
He was sentenced to 4 years and 6 months for an assault case that occurred four years ago, and the verdict has been finalized.
What will happen to Chiang Hsien-chung's position?
He will be dismissed from his duties by the county government, and the chairman's position will be filled by a by-election.
What is the escape prevention mechanism?
It is a measure by prosecutors and police to restrict Chiang Hsien-chung from leaving the country and monitor his movements domestically.