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01/03/2012 15:29 TAIWAN Ex President Chen to leave prison, handcuffed, to attend mother-in-law’s funeral

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» The DPP leader is serving a 17-year sentence for corruption. He will be able to attend his mother-in-law’s funeral but under escort and without the opportunity to talk to the media. The funeral comes four days before Taiwan’s presidential elections. (read more here…) Related items Taiwan's opposition must be open toward accepting '1992...

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Taiwan’s ex-president may get prison leave to attend in-law’s funeral

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Taiwan’s former president Chen Shui-bian, who is currently serving a reduced life sentence for graft, is expected to receive permission to attend the funeral for his mother-in-law, according to the Ministry of Justice (MOJ). (read more…) Related items Taiwan's jailed ex-leader granted hospital visit Taiwan’s ex-leader jailed for 18 years over bribery charges Taiwan...

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Taiwan: Ex-President Chen Shui-bian Gets 18 Years

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Chen Shui-bian, the former president of Taiwan, was sentenced Thursday to 18 years in prison, on top of the 17 years he is already serving for corruption. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan ex-leader’s son to run for parliament Taiwan's ex-president would welcome pardon Taiwan's jailed ex-leader granted hospital visit Taiwan’s jailed ex-leader addresses...

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Taiwan ex-leader’s son to run for parliament

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The son of Taiwan’s jailed ex-president Chen Shui-bian said Thursday he will run in parliamentary elections next year despite a court ruling that led to his dismissal as a city councillor. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan's ex-president would welcome pardon Taiwan's jailed ex-leader granted hospital visit Taiwan’s jailed ex-leader addresses supporters Taiwan’s ex-president...

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