Tseng Tsai Mei-tso assaulted, prosecutors investigate with son of Yunlin Deputy Speaker
Former legislator and ex-chairwoman of Beigang Chaotian Temple, Tseng Tsai Mei-tso, was recently assaulted at her home. The Yunlin District Prosecutor's Office approved the detention of Tsai Chin-tsai, son of Yunlin County Deputy Speaker Tsai Yong-de, who is involved in the case. Prosecutors today inspected the scene of the conflict, bringing Tsai Chin-tsai to the usual gathering place for inspection.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chiang Yi-ching, Yunlin County, 12th) Tseng Tsai Mei-tso, a former legislator and former chairwoman of Beigang Chaotian Temple, was recently assaulted at her residence. The Yunlin District Prosecutor's Office approved the detention of Tsai Chin-tsai, son of Yunlin County Deputy Speaker Tsai Yong-de, who is suspected in the case. Prosecutors today inspected the scene of the conflict, bringing Tsai Chin-tsai to the usual gathering place for inspection.
Tseng Tsai Mei-tso was assaulted by dozens of men in white clothes who broke into her home on the 7th. Prosecutors directed a special investigation team to execute three waves of arrests, bringing in a total of 21 people. Subsequently, five people, including Tsai Chin-tsai (22 years old), were approved for detention by the court.
To reconstruct the crime scene and clarify the handling and disposal process by the Beigang Precinct of the Yunlin County Police Bureau, Prosecutor Peng Yen-ju of the Yunlin District Prosecutor's Office today directed the special investigation team to Tseng Tsai Mei-tso's residence, the intersection where the conflict occurred, and the route taken by the sedan chair. Finally, they visited Tsai Chin-tsai's usual gathering place for a thorough on-site investigation and evidence collection.
At the same time, prosecutors brought Tsai Chin-tsai to the gathering place to reconstruct the events of that day. When questioned by reporters, Tsai Chin-tsai remained silent and quickly walked into the investigation vehicle.
Prosecutors stated that this inspection, in addition to comprehensively comparing the terrain, movement lines, and relevant surveillance footage at the scene, also simultaneously reviewed the police's handling procedures and duties after receiving the report, to clarify the course of the incident and strive to fully restore the truth.
Tseng Tsai Mei-tso has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering at home. She only requests that the judicial authorities grant her fairness and justice.
On the other hand, former DPP legislator Su Chih-fen posted on Facebook, calling out to Tsai Yong-de: "Your son gathered a group of people to assault an 80-year-old elderly woman on Mazu's birthday. Have you and your wife visited the assaulted elder?" She added, "I hope you reflect deeply and ask yourself if you have the courage to resign or not (from the Chaotian Temple chairmanship)."
Regarding Su Chih-fen's post, Tsai Yong-de told a Central News Agency reporter via phone call that he had no comment and respected others' freedom of speech. (Editor: Hsiao Po-wen) 1150512
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(Central News Agency reporter Chiang Yi-ching, Yunlin County, 12th) Tseng Tsai Mei-tso, a former legislator and former chairwoman of Beigang Chaotian Temple, was recently assaulted at her residence. The Yunlin District Prosecutor's Office approved the detention of Tsai Chin-tsai, son of Yunlin County Deputy Speaker Tsai Yong-de, who is suspected in the case. Prosecutors today inspected the scene of the conflict, bringing Tsai Chin-tsai to the usual gathering place for inspection.
Tseng Tsai Mei-tso was assaulted by dozens of men in white clothes who broke into her home on the 7th. Prosecutors directed a special investigation team to execute three waves of arrests, bringing in a total of 21 people. Subsequently, five people, including Tsai Chin-tsai (22 years old), were approved for detention by the court.
To reconstruct the crime scene and clarify the handling and disposal process by the Beigang Precinct of the Yunlin County Police Bureau, Prosecutor Peng Yen-ju of the Yunlin District Prosecutor's Office today directed the special investigation team to Tseng Tsai Mei-tso's residence, the intersection where the conflict occurred, and the route taken by the sedan chair. Finally, they visited Tsai Chin-tsai's usual gathering place for a thorough on-site investigation and evidence collection.
At the same time, prosecutors brought Tsai Chin-tsai to the gathering place to reconstruct the events of that day. When questioned by reporters, Tsai Chin-tsai remained silent and quickly walked into the investigation vehicle.
Prosecutors stated that this inspection, in addition to comprehensively comparing the terrain, movement lines, and relevant surveillance footage at the scene, also simultaneously reviewed the police's handling procedures and duties after receiving the report, to clarify the course of the incident and strive to fully restore the truth.
Tseng Tsai Mei-tso has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering at home. She only requests that the judicial authorities grant her fairness and justice.
On the other hand, former DPP legislator Su Chih-fen posted on Facebook, calling out to Tsai Yong-de: "Your son gathered a group of people to assault an 80-year-old elderly woman on Mazu's birthday. Have you and your wife visited the assaulted elder?" She added, "I hope you reflect deeply and ask yourself if you have the courage to resign or not (from the Chaotian Temple chairmanship)."
Regarding Su Chih-fen's post, Tsai Yong-de told a Central News Agency reporter via phone call that he had no comment and respected others' freedom of speech. (Editor: Hsiao Po-wen) 1150512
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