Ko Wen-je Sentenced to 17 Years for Corruption

0:00On March 26, a Taiwan court just sentenced former Taipei mayor, Cole Wenjai, to 17 years in prison for corruption and mishandling political. Donations The 65-year-old politician, once seen as a rising star, was found guilty of taking braves worth about half a million dollars, tied to a real, as they project while in office. Cole also faced charges for misreporting campaign funds during his presidential run earlier this year. He founded the Taiwan People's Party and positioned himself as a fresh alternative to the two big parties, pulling in more than a quarter of the votes. In the election, despite finishing third, supporters and party leaders have called the case politically driven, aimed at sidelining rivals to the ruling party. Protests erupted outside the court, as backers rallied against what they see as unfair targeting. Prosecutors had pushed for over 28 years behind bars, but the judge settled on 17. Cole has denied all charges and was out on bail after his arrest last year, with plans

1:00to keep fighting in politics. This verdict shakes up Taiwan's political scene, highlighting tensions between established powers and newcomers pushing for change. World News, powered by AI. This is Global News Today.