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Koo decries prosecutors’ powers

Thursday, 02 July 2009 08:09 Taipei Times

Chairman of the Taiwan Bar Association Wellington Koo accused prosecutors yesterday of abusing their authority by barring people under investigation from leaving the country.

At a press conference, Koo said prosecutors usually impose a ban on a litigant as it makes it more convenient to probe legal cases if the individuals concerned stay within the country.

Chen daughter travel request rejected

Wednesday, 01 July 2009 08:58 Taipei Times

District prosecutors yesterday rejected a request from former president Chen Shui-bian’sdaughter, Chen Hsing-yu, to have her travel restrictions lifted, ruining her plans to study in the US with her three children.

Prosecutors rejected Chen Hsing-yu’s request “to ensure that the litigation process goes smoothly,” said Lin Jinn-tsun, spokesperson for the Taipei District Prosecutors’ Office.

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People protest against pro-China media in Taipei yesterday.
Photo: Peter Lo, Taipei Times

Tens of thousands of people yesterday rallied in Taipei to protest against media outlets that spread fabricated news for Beijing and called for tighter regulations to counter China’s manipulation of local media.