Statement | The Helplessness and Despair of an Innocent Person Plunging into the Abyss: The Lo Ming-ts'un Case Will Continue to Be Aided, and the JRF Volunteer Team Reopens and Recruits

According to a report by the Central News Agency today (April 17, 2024), Lo Ming-ts'un, former head of the criminal investigation unit of the Hsinchuang Precinct, who was accused of accepting bribes from men surnamed Li and Wang, was sentenced to 11 years of imprisonment by the Taiwan High Court on remand for the third time, and his appeal was dismissed today by the Supreme Court, finalizing the judgment. However, this case contains numerous flaws and controversial points, and the defense counsel expresses deep regret and perplexity regarding this outcome.

According to the Supreme Court's principles for handling witnesses and testimony, witness testimony must be corroborated by other evidence before it can be adopted as evidence detrimental to the defendant. However, in the Lo Ming-ts'un case, aside from the witness testimony, there was no other sufficient evidence to prove that Lo Ming-ts'un was involved in the bribery alleged by the prosecutor. Furthermore, significant inconsistencies existed between the statements of the witnesses and the records in the transcripts. Such contradictions in evidence and testimony made the factual basis of this case extremely fragile, yet the Supreme Court failed to give them full attention and review in its judgment.

The numerous flaws and controversies in this case should have prompted high vigilance and careful review by judicial authorities; however, the Supreme Court chose to ignore these important doubts and upheld a judgment with major judicial errors. The defense counsel is deeply disappointed by the Supreme Court's dismissal of the appeal.

The defense counsel will continue to pursue all possible extraordinary remedies to fight for Lo Ming-ts'un's innocence.

We earnestly request the media and the public to continue following the progress of the Lo Ming-ts'un case. We also welcome all partners who care about this case to join our volunteer team, assisting together in the rescue efforts and paying attention to Lo Ming-ts'un's situation. All friends willing to care for this case together are welcome to fill out the form and join the volunteer team for this case!

• Project Content: Organization of litigation materials such as organizing case files and re-inventorying disputed evidence; social advocacy strategies and event planning, and corresponding with Lo Ming-ts'un via mail.
• Project Timeline: Starting from May 2024, for a period of six months to one year (specific phases can be discussed)
• Recruitment Quota: Unlimited (meetings will mostly be held in person at the Taipei office, but some can be conducted via online meetings)

Press Contact

Legal Specialist Ch'en Kuan-chen, Judicial Reform Foundation
Telephone: 02-2523-1178#21

Sign Up to Participate