Court rejects appeal of Ko’s detention

Court rejects appeal of Ko’s detention

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Ko's appeal against detention dismissed by Taiwan High Court

High Court rejects appeals by Ko, 3 others against latest detention - Focus Taiwan

Taipei, Jan. 12 (CNA) The Taiwan High Court on late Saturday night rejected appeals against detention by former Taiwan People's Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) and three other suspects, who are being held as part of an investigation into alleged corruption in connection with the Core Pacific City redevelopment project.

Ke Wenzhe, the former chairman of the People's Party and the former mayor of Taipei, and others were imprisoned and banned in connection with the Beijing and Huacheng case. The High Court ruled late on the night of the 11th that no protest was allowed. In response to this, the People's Party expressed regret and distress on the 12th. It fully supports Ko Wenzhe in defending his innocence. It will also accompany all supporters to continue to move…