Taipei City Temple Murder Case: Wang Yun Sentenced to 12 Years, Victim's Family Says Sentence Too Light
In the Taipei City temple murder case, writer Wang Yun (real name Wang Jiang-zhen) was sentenced to 12 years in prison for causing death by injury. The victim's family expressed dissatisfaction, stating the sentence was too light. This case, involving a spiritual leader's abuse of a follower, has drawn significant public attention.
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsieh Chun-lin, Taipei, 12th) The Taipei District Court today sentenced renowned writer Wang Yun (real name Wang Jiang-zhen) to 12 years in prison for causing death by injury in the Taipei City temple murder case. After attending the verdict, the victim's elder brother stated that Wang Yun was truly too cruel, and the sentence was too light, adding that his parents cry every day, which is heartbreaking.
The case originated on July 24, 2024, when the Taipei City police received a report from the temple's abbess, Ms. Wu, stating that a female follower was found collapsed inside the temple on Siwei Road. Officers rushed to the scene and found the female follower covered in bruises and showing no signs of life. A forensic autopsy later determined that the female follower died from rhabdomyolysis.
The Taipei District Prosecutors Office indicted Wang Yun, celebrity Li Wei, and 11 other defendants on charges including causing death by injury, coercion, and aiding and abetting death by injury. The Taipei District Court today announced its first-instance verdict, sentencing Wang Yun to 12 years for causing death by injury. Celebrity Li Wei and his wife, Jian Yu-jia, were sentenced to 1 year and 10 months, and 1 year and 8 months respectively, for aiding and abetting death by injury, both with a 5-year suspended sentence. The remaining defendants were sentenced to terms ranging from 1 year and 6 months to 10 years.
According to the Taipei District Court's judgment, Wang Yun was the sole spiritual master and teacher of the religious group involved in this case. All followers and students revered him like a deity. However, instead of resolving disputes among fellow practitioners in a rational, reasonable, and respectful manner, he gathered other defendants to conduct discussions through coercion and injury, leading to the severe outcome of the victim's death.
After hearing the verdict, the victim's elder brother stated in an interview that his sister had dedicated money and time to the temple for at least 20 years. He said Wang Yun was truly too cruel; despite his sister's dedication, Wang Yun showed no gratitude and instead abused her to death. He believes Wang Yun's sentence is too light, and his parents cry every day remembering his sister. He noted that none of the defendants came to offer incense, except for Li Wei and his wife.
The victim's family's attorney stated that Li Wei visited the law firm twice. The first time, no settlement was reached, but Li Wei fully expressed his sincerity and apologized to the victim's family. The second time, with the assistance of his defense counsel, both parties met again, and a confidentiality clause was signed regarding the settlement terms. The family felt the sincerity of Li Wei and his wife and respected the sentencing.
The victim's family's attorney added that today's verdict found all 13 defendants guilty. He believes this case will not be the last, and this judgment allows judicial justice to shine into the darkness of closed rooms, indirectly warning potential criminals not to exploit faith for financial gain or cause harm to others' lives and bodies. Regarding the sentencing, they will fully discuss it with the family after receiving the judgment document before making further claims and arrangements. (Editor: Hsiao Po-wen) 1150512
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsieh Chun-lin, Taipei, 12th) The Taipei District Court today sentenced renowned writer Wang Yun (real name Wang Jiang-zhen) to 12 years in prison for causing death by injury in the Taipei City temple murder case. After attending the verdict, the victim's elder brother stated that Wang Yun was truly too cruel, and the sentence was too light, adding that his parents cry every day, which is heartbreaking.
The case originated on July 24, 2024, when the Taipei City police received a report from the temple's abbess, Ms. Wu, stating that a female follower was found collapsed inside the temple on Siwei Road. Officers rushed to the scene and found the female follower covered in bruises and showing no signs of life. A forensic autopsy later determined that the female follower died from rhabdomyolysis.
The Taipei District Prosecutors Office indicted Wang Yun, celebrity Li Wei, and 11 other defendants on charges including causing death by injury, coercion, and aiding and abetting death by injury. The Taipei District Court today announced its first-instance verdict, sentencing Wang Yun to 12 years for causing death by injury. Celebrity Li Wei and his wife, Jian Yu-jia, were sentenced to 1 year and 10 months, and 1 year and 8 months respectively, for aiding and abetting death by injury, both with a 5-year suspended sentence. The remaining defendants were sentenced to terms ranging from 1 year and 6 months to 10 years.
According to the Taipei District Court's judgment, Wang Yun was the sole spiritual master and teacher of the religious group involved in this case. All followers and students revered him like a deity. However, instead of resolving disputes among fellow practitioners in a rational, reasonable, and respectful manner, he gathered other defendants to conduct discussions through coercion and injury, leading to the severe outcome of the victim's death.
After hearing the verdict, the victim's elder brother stated in an interview that his sister had dedicated money and time to the temple for at least 20 years. He said Wang Yun was truly too cruel; despite his sister's dedication, Wang Yun showed no gratitude and instead abused her to death. He believes Wang Yun's sentence is too light, and his parents cry every day remembering his sister. He noted that none of the defendants came to offer incense, except for Li Wei and his wife.
The victim's family's attorney stated that Li Wei visited the law firm twice. The first time, no settlement was reached, but Li Wei fully expressed his sincerity and apologized to the victim's family. The second time, with the assistance of his defense counsel, both parties met again, and a confidentiality clause was signed regarding the settlement terms. The family felt the sincerity of Li Wei and his wife and respected the sentencing.
The victim's family's attorney added that today's verdict found all 13 defendants guilty. He believes this case will not be the last, and this judgment allows judicial justice to shine into the darkness of closed rooms, indirectly warning potential criminals not to exploit faith for financial gain or cause harm to others' lives and bodies. Regarding the sentencing, they will fully discuss it with the family after receiving the judgment document before making further claims and arrangements. (Editor: Hsiao Po-wen) 1150512
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