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Accused of helping Chang Chun-chieh evade capture, 21-year-old man surnamed Wu released on NT$50,000 bail.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chang Chun-chieh, an aide to legislator Kao Chin Su-mei, allegedly fled after being indicted on corruption charges while out on bail, and police and prosecutors continue to investigate accomplices. Chen Wei-ta is suspected of helping destroy an electronic monitoring bracelet and was detained; a man surnamed Wu was released on NT$50,000 bail for allegedly aiding the escape and barred from leaving the country.
Facts
Chang Chun-chieh is suspected of conspiring with nonpartisan legislator Kao Chin Su-mei to fraudulently claim assistant fees, among other offenses. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office indicted Kao Chin Su-mei, Chang Chun-chieh and 24 others on corruption and other charges in June this year.
Chang Chun-chieh allegedly destroyed his electronic monitoring bracelet and fled on September 6; the Taipei District Court issued a wanted notice.
Chen Wei-ta is suspected of physically destroying the electronic monitoring bracelet and may have helped arrange Chang Chun-chieh’s escape.
Prosecutors ordered that the 21-year-old man surnamed Wu, who allegedly helped Chang Chun-chieh escape, be released on NT$50,000 bail and barred from leaving the country by land or sea.
Apologizes to the Uni-Lions for the throw: Shengqi Knight says he “really meant no harm.”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中信兄弟 foreign pitcher Shengqi Knight sparked controversy with an unusual throwing motion against the Uni-Lions and publicly apologized after the game, saying he meant no harm.
NATO chief warns of conflict on two fronts: China’s attack on Taiwan could draw Russia into an invasion of Europe.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned that if China invades Taiwan, it could prompt Russia to attack Europe, and NATO must be prepared for conflict on two fronts. He also said he was not concerned about a reduction in US troops stationed in Europe.
Facts
A 6-month review of US troop deployments in Europe.
Unhappy with Shengqi Knight’s bowling-style grounder throw, Hirano Keiichi says: “This is not 中信兄弟 baseball.”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中信兄弟隊 foreign pitcher Shengqi Knight sparked controversy during a game against 統一獅 by throwing the ball to first base like a bowling ball. After the game, manager Hirano Keiichi sharply criticized the move as disrespectful to the opponent and unacceptable, saying it fueled the opposing team’s comeback. He apologized to the other team and its fans and said the club would discuss whether to send Shengqi Knight down to the minors.