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  • 11 months ago
The Taiwan High Court is reviewing prosecutors' appeal against former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je's release on bail. Prosecutors said the Taiwan People's Party founder violated the terms of his bail by meeting with witnesses in the case, arguing that his continued detention is necessary until they finish interviewing all key witnesses.
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00:00The Taiwan High Court is reviewing prosecutors' appeal against the release of former Taipei Mayor Ke Wenze.
00:06Ke is currently on trial for corruption and embezzlement.
00:10The Taiwan People's Party founder was released on a $2 million bail on Monday after being detained for a year.
00:16Prosecutors said Ke's detention is still necessary until they finish interviewing key witnesses to the case.
00:23They also said Ke violated bail conditions by meeting with others involved since his release.
00:28Ke and his supporters have criticized the case as being politically motivated.
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