Convicted of Cover-up and Workplace Bullying Against Female Subordinate, Taipei District Court: Tsai Mu-lin Shows No Remorse
Former DPP Youth Department Director Tsai Mu-lin was sentenced to 1 year and 2 months in prison for covering up a sexual harassment case and bullying a female subordinate. The court highlighted his complete lack of remorse.
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(CNA Reporter Hsieh Chun-lin, Taipei, 24th) Tsai Mu-lin, former Director of the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) Youth Department, was accused of covering up a case and bullying a female subordinate. He was sentenced to 1 year and 2 months in the first instance. The judgment pointed out that considering Tsai's subsequent persistent denial and his continued self-portrayal as a victim, showing absolutely no remorse and causing a negative impact on the values of gender equality, he was sentenced according to the law.
Tsai Mu-lin, who had previously participated in legislative elections, was accused of covering up a report from a female subordinate regarding sexual harassment by a male colleague surnamed Chen during his tenure as DPP Youth Department Director. He was also accused of bullying the female subordinate and coercing her into apologizing to Chen. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office indicted Tsai on charges of coercion on December 31, 2024 (Republic of China year 113).
The Taipei District Court handed down its verdict on this case today. The ruling pointed out that as a political party department head, Tsai Mu-lin had substantial authority over personnel assessments and task distribution for the victimized female subordinate. When the woman reported inappropriate physical contact and harassment by Chen from the same department, Tsai failed to fulfill the obligations of correction and remediation stipulated by the Act of Gender Equality in Employment and the DPP Central Party Headquarters' sexual harassment complaint and disciplinary handling regulations.
Furthermore, Tsai Mu-lin exploited the subordinate-superior power dynamic to humiliate the woman verbally in the office and during meetings, threw the party platform at her, and publicly cursed her with profanities. These high-pressure tactics constituted workplace bullying that severely degraded her character.
The judgment noted that Tsai blamed the woman for being sexually harassed and seeking help, offering her a multiple-choice ultimatum: transfer, severance, or apologizing to the perpetrator. Objectively, this created a situation of violence and coercion sufficient to suppress the victim's freedom of decision-making, forcing the female subordinate to apologize for actions she was not obligated to, just to keep her job.
According to the ruling, although Tsai Mu-lin defended himself by claiming he only asked both parties to "communicate" rather than "apologize," and argued that his handling was to resolve the female subordinate's attendance issues, the judge found his defense unacceptable due to the high consistency of timing, corroborating audio recordings, and consistent witness testimonies.
The judgment indicated that the judge considered that Tsai Mu-lin, in a high-ranking position, should have known that his organization's core values were protecting young people and promoting gender equality. However, he neglected to handle the conflict fairly and instead used bullying as a tool to consolidate his power order.
The judge believed that Tsai ignored the long-term mental suffering the female subordinate endured because of this case. Even though a sentence reduction for voluntarily surrendering might apply, considering his subsequent persistent denial, reversing cause and effect, and continuing to portray himself as the "victim" without any remorse, he has negatively impacted the rule of law and the value of gender equality. He was sentenced to 1 year and 2 months in prison. The case can be appealed.
The Taipei District Prosecutors Office's indictment pointed out that between July and August 2020 (Republic of China year 109), the victim reported to Tsai Mu-lin that she suspected being sexually harassed by Chen. However, Tsai failed to take immediate and effective corrective and remedial measures according to the law, nor did he provide the woman with due protection and assistance. Instead, with coercive intent, he used his powerful position in the workplace to blame the woman with phrases like "You make people so angry" and "Male animals pursuing females will always have their egos hurt," causing her severe embarrassment.
According to the indictment, Tsai Mu-lin also demanded that the woman, who was not proficient in foreign languages, be transferred to the International Department, choose severance, or apologize to Chen. He continuously subjected the woman to humiliation, threats, and isolation in the workplace. Through this violence and coercion, he obstructed the woman's freedom of decision. To preserve her original job duties, the woman had no choice but to apologize to Chen. Subsequently, she resigned and exposed the matter. After investigation, the Taipei District Prosecutors Office indicted Tsai. (Editor: Chen Jen-hua) 1150424
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(CNA Reporter Hsieh Chun-lin, Taipei, 24th) Tsai Mu-lin, former Director of the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) Youth Department, was accused of covering up a case and bullying a female subordinate. He was sentenced to 1 year and 2 months in the first instance. The judgment pointed out that considering Tsai's subsequent persistent denial and his continued self-portrayal as a victim, showing absolutely no remorse and causing a negative impact on the values of gender equality, he was sentenced according to the law.
Tsai Mu-lin, who had previously participated in legislative elections, was accused of covering up a report from a female subordinate regarding sexual harassment by a male colleague surnamed Chen during his tenure as DPP Youth Department Director. He was also accused of bullying the female subordinate and coercing her into apologizing to Chen. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office indicted Tsai on charges of coercion on December 31, 2024 (Republic of China year 113).
The Taipei District Court handed down its verdict on this case today. The ruling pointed out that as a political party department head, Tsai Mu-lin had substantial authority over personnel assessments and task distribution for the victimized female subordinate. When the woman reported inappropriate physical contact and harassment by Chen from the same department, Tsai failed to fulfill the obligations of correction and remediation stipulated by the Act of Gender Equality in Employment and the DPP Central Party Headquarters' sexual harassment complaint and disciplinary handling regulations.
Furthermore, Tsai Mu-lin exploited the subordinate-superior power dynamic to humiliate the woman verbally in the office and during meetings, threw the party platform at her, and publicly cursed her with profanities. These high-pressure tactics constituted workplace bullying that severely degraded her character.
The judgment noted that Tsai blamed the woman for being sexually harassed and seeking help, offering her a multiple-choice ultimatum: transfer, severance, or apologizing to the perpetrator. Objectively, this created a situation of violence and coercion sufficient to suppress the victim's freedom of decision-making, forcing the female subordinate to apologize for actions she was not obligated to, just to keep her job.
According to the ruling, although Tsai Mu-lin defended himself by claiming he only asked both parties to "communicate" rather than "apologize," and argued that his handling was to resolve the female subordinate's attendance issues, the judge found his defense unacceptable due to the high consistency of timing, corroborating audio recordings, and consistent witness testimonies.
The judgment indicated that the judge considered that Tsai Mu-lin, in a high-ranking position, should have known that his organization's core values were protecting young people and promoting gender equality. However, he neglected to handle the conflict fairly and instead used bullying as a tool to consolidate his power order.
The judge believed that Tsai ignored the long-term mental suffering the female subordinate endured because of this case. Even though a sentence reduction for voluntarily surrendering might apply, considering his subsequent persistent denial, reversing cause and effect, and continuing to portray himself as the "victim" without any remorse, he has negatively impacted the rule of law and the value of gender equality. He was sentenced to 1 year and 2 months in prison. The case can be appealed.
The Taipei District Prosecutors Office's indictment pointed out that between July and August 2020 (Republic of China year 109), the victim reported to Tsai Mu-lin that she suspected being sexually harassed by Chen. However, Tsai failed to take immediate and effective corrective and remedial measures according to the law, nor did he provide the woman with due protection and assistance. Instead, with coercive intent, he used his powerful position in the workplace to blame the woman with phrases like "You make people so angry" and "Male animals pursuing females will always have their egos hurt," causing her severe embarrassment.
According to the indictment, Tsai Mu-lin also demanded that the woman, who was not proficient in foreign languages, be transferred to the International Department, choose severance, or apologize to Chen. He continuously subjected the woman to humiliation, threats, and isolation in the workplace. Through this violence and coercion, he obstructed the woman's freedom of decision. To preserve her original job duties, the woman had no choice but to apologize to Chen. Subsequently, she resigned and exposed the matter. After investigation, the Taipei District Prosecutors Office indicted Tsai. (Editor: Chen Jen-hua) 1150424
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