Hsu Tzu-chiang Case
Left only with co-defendants who "pointed the finger at him," Hsu Tzu-chiang, who was innocent and trusted the justice system, decided to face the charges head-on. Little did he know that what awaited him was an endless path of injustice.
"For over a decade, I always wanted to hug my mother."
Reflecting on his life "inside," Hsu Tzu-chiang said this.
Sixteen years on death row, twenty years of litigation, and a persistent injustice every step of the way—boundless despair was once what awaited Hsu Tzu-chiang. We still do not understand what it takes for the judicial system to admit its mistakes. Yet, on the road to justice, with every additional person who stands up, perhaps we can walk one less mile of wrongful suffering.
2017
Control Yuan or Cover-up Yuan? ~ Press Conference Demanding the Resignation of Unfit Control Yuan Members
On October 9, 2014, the Judicial Reform Foundation and the Taiwan Association for Innocence jointly petitioned the…
2016
[Post-Press Conference Press Release] 21 Years Later, Hsu Tzu-chiang Finally Completes the Path of Judicial Justice—Hsu Tzu-chiang Case Acquittal Press Conference
The wrongful conviction of Hsu Tzu-chiang, which occurred in 1995, went through 7 death penalty judgments and 2 life…
2015
To Appeal or Not: The Prosecutor-General Must Take a Stand — Press Conference Calling on the Prosecutor-General to Forego Appeal in the Hsu Tzu-chiang Case
After the Taiwan High Court rendered a not-guilty verdict in the ninth retrial of the Hsu Tzu-chiang case on September…
2015
Innocence Without Fear, Justice Arrives Late: Celebrating Twenty Years of Judicial Reform – Statement on the Not-Guilty Verdict of Hsu Tzu-chiang's 9th Remand Trial
At 11:00 AM this morning, judges Hsieh Ching-huan, Lin I-hsiu, and Wu Tso-cheng of the Taiwan High Court panel…
2015
Clues Traversing Time and Space: Returning to September 1, 1995—Press Conference on the Simulated Inspection Tour of the Hslu Tzu-chiang Case
2015
I am Hsu Tzu-chiang, I Want a Real Trial—Hundred-Person Choir Support Press Conference
2015
Continuing Rigorous Debate and Investigating Favorable Evidence: No Hasty Case Closure Allowed - Court Observation Press Conference for Hsu Tzu-chiang's 9th Remand Retrial
Hsu Tzu-chiang's 9th remand retrial continued to hold court this morning. The Foundation expresses its deep affirmation…
2015
A Lifeline for the Condemned: Civil Society Court Observation Press Briefing on the Ninth Retrial of Hsu Tzu-chiang
As the trial of Hsu Tzu-chiang resumes in court today, we strongly urge the collegiate bench not to allow impending…
2014
Trial e-Digitization Means Transparency: Press Conference Urging the Prompt Establishment of a Tech-Enabled Courtroom for the Hsuch Tzu-chiang Case
The Judicial Yuan has been actively promoting the implementation of digital technology in courtrooms. Starting in 2012,…
2012
The Hsu Tzu-chiang Case: "Judges Sent Someone to Fix the Prison Sentence"
Regarding the report "Judges Sent Someone to Fix the Prison Sentence" published in Next Magazine today (May 24), Hsu…
2012
Released Due to Violation of the "Right to a Speedy Trial"—We Will Continue to Fight for Hsu Tzu-ch'iang's Innocence
Hsu Tzu-ch'iang's release is based on the requirements of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and…
2012
The "Right to be Tried Without Undue Delay" Has Been Seriously Violated, Justice Is Still on the Way—Statement on the Guilty Verdict in the Hsuch Tzu-chiang Case
This case has dragged on for 16 years, inflicting prolonged torment on the defendant, his family, and the victims,…